There’s no such thing as a free education. but with our help, you can work out exactly how much you realistically need to invest in your future, and the best way to go about it. we’ll make sure you get the very best value for money.

Full-time Students:

Tuition Fees

Everyone embarking on a university course now has to pay their own tuition fees. The good news is that you can apply for a tuition fee loan from Student Finance England to cover these costs as soon as you’ve completed your UCAS application. (Don’t wait until you’ve received an offer – it could be too late!)

While other colleges and universities can charge students up to £3,290* for a university education, here at Blackpool, full-time foundation degrees start at the government recommended minimum fee of £1,290* per year. If you want to become a full-time honours degree student, you’ll need to pay £3,290* per year, but you will receive an annual £1,000 bursary** from the College to put towards it.

Money To Live On

As a student, you’re going to need money to live on. You may qualify for the Maintenance Grant*** (worth up to £2,906* per year, if your household income is less than £25,000*). You may also be able to get a Student Loan to help with living costs – which you’ll receive in three instalments at the start of each academic term. Many students find that getting a part-time job helps them to make ends meet too.

Bursary

Great news! If you plan to study a full-time full honours degree – the College will give you a £1,000** bursary to help with the costs.

You can apply for your loan online at: www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

Part-time Students:

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees for part-time students are generally less than those for full-time students. As a general guide, those studying part-time will pay £645*.

Part-time students may qualify for nonrepayable financial support. You can apply for a fee grant up to a maximum of £1,230* to help with the cost of tuition fees, plus a course grant up to a maximum of £265* to help with other associated costs.

Your entitlement depends first and foremost on the intensity of your course against full-time studies. See Table 1 (below).

This is then calculated against your household income to reach a final figure – see Table 2 (below). Please contact us about course intensity levels.

Table 1

Table 2

NB Income levels apply to a single student with no dependants. Higher income levels may be allowed for students who have partners and/or dependants.

Other Costs

The costs of any materials you may need on your course cannot be waived and must be paid for straight away when you start college. You are also expected to meet the costs of any residential trips that you go on as part of your course.

Applying Through UCAS

All full-time applications have an advisory application date of 15th January to ensure that they receive equal academic consideration. For further information on this and how to apply through UCAS please visit www.ucas.com

*All figures quoted are current to the 10/11 academic year and are subject to government changes.
**The bursary may be applied for by eligible students in year 1 of their study and in subsequent years, dependent upon continuation of their study and successful completion of the previous year. Its value is current to the 10/11 academic year and is subject to inflationary increases as prescribed by HEFCE.
***Students who are normally eligible for benefits such as Income Support and Housing Benefit can apply for a Special Support Grant instead.
NB If you are not from the UK or EU, the fee structure is different. Please contact the International Team.