Higher Education - Study Costs
Full Time Study (2011/12 Academic Year Only)
Full-time students receive extra support to help them with the costs of their study. There’s a variety of funding options available for course fees and day-day living expenses from grants that don’t have to be paid back to loans that can be re-paid in manageable instalments once you are qualified and working.
- Student Loans are available to cover tuition fees and living expenses which don’t have to be repaid until you’re qualified and earning at least £15,000 per year.
- If you study a full-time degree programme you may be eligible for a bursary of £700..
- You may qualify for the maintenance grant to help with living costs worth up to £2,906 per year if your household income is less than £25,000.
- You may also qualify for a Parent's Learning Allowance of £1508.00 per academic year.
- There may also be other help available to you contact Student Services for more details.
Whether you are assessed on your own (and your partner’s) income or that of your parents, depends on whether you are seen as a ‘dependant’ or ‘independent’ student in the eyes of Student Finance England. For more information on how you will be assessed please see your College Welfare Advisor.
There is also help available with living costs while you study as a full-time higher education student in the form of a student loan and your may qualify for a maintenance grant.
Help with Childcare is paid to you in the form of the Childcare Grant. This is a grant for students with dependant children who are using registered and approved childcare while on timetable. You could receive up to £148.75 per week for one child or up to £255 per week if you have two or more children. The help you get depends on your household income. But you will not be entitled to help if you currently receive the childcare element of working tax credit.
Don’t forget help is at hand to help you identify funding options available to you – just contact your a student welfare advisor at the college on 01253 504496 or 504350.
If you have been permanently resident in the UK or other members of the European Economic Area for at least 3 years, you may also be able to pay for your tuition fees by direct debit in instalments, please see the instalment plan below:
| Annual Fee Amount | Tuition Deposit required | Subsequent direct debit payments due | Payment start |
|---|---|---|---|
| £200 - £499 | 1/3rd | 2 direct debits | September Enrolments = 1st November Other enrolments prior to 15th day of month = 1st day of next month |
| £500 - £799 | 1/4th | 3 direct debits | September Enrolments = 1st November Other enrolments prior to 15th day of month = 1st day of next month |
| £800 - £999 | 1/5th | 4 direct debits | September Enrolments = 1st November Other enrolments prior to 15th day of month = 1st day of next month |
| Over £1000 | 1/6th | 5 direct debits | September Enrolments = 1st November Other enrolments prior to 15th day of month = 1st day of next month |
You can set up the plan at enrolment, we will require your bank details and payment of the first instalment.
INSTALMENT POLICY:
Home status Learners (have been permanently resident in the UK or other members of the European Economic Area for at least 3 years) attending Further and Higher Education courses are eligible for the above plan, provided the last payment can be made before the course end date.
ALL Learners who default on payments will no longer be eligible for instalment plans and must pay all annual fees due at enrolment.
Overseas learners (not on Maritime courses) must pay first year’s fees in full prior to the college issuing a Certificate of Acceptance to Study (CAS).
Overseas learners (not on Maritime courses) in exceptional circumstances may be eligible to pay 2nd and subsequent year fees on a short term specific plan, in agreement with the College Director of Finance & Information
Don’t forget - Our experienced welfare team is here to help you with any aspects of student finance and funding. Call 01253 504496 or 504350 if you have a query.
Part Time Study (2011-12 Academic Year Only)
To receive help with tuition fees you need to be studying a course that has a 50% or more intensity level of study of the full-time equivalent course (ask your tutor or welfare advisor for guidance on this). The help you get will be paid directly to your institution in the form of a Fee Grant. How much help with tuition fees you are eligible for depends on the intensity of your course. The maximum amounts are shown below. How much you will actually receive depends on your household income.
| How intensive your Course is | Maximum fee grant | Maximum course grant | Maximum Total support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equivalent to 50% to 59% of the full-time course. | £820 | £265 | £1085 |
| Equivalent to 60% to 74% of the full-time course. | £985 | £265 | £1250 |
| Equivalent to 75% or more of the full-time course. | £1230 | £265 | £1495 |
If your income is less than £16,845 for a single person or £18845 for a couple you are likely to qualify for the full support available. Please note: the threshold for people with dependent children is higher.
Course Grant
A course grant is available to part-time Higher Education students. This is a non-repayable grant of up to £265 towards travel, books and other course costs. The amount of money you receive depends on your household income.
Payment by Direct Debit Instalment Plan 2011/12
If you are a Home Status Learner, you may also be able to pay for your tuition fees by direct debit in instalments, please see the instalment plan above:
