Fees and Costs for 2013/14 For FAQ click here

What type of course you are studying, how old are you and what are you personal circumstances?

The fees you pay are dependent upon a number of different criteria, these include your age, whether your course is funded or not, what your personal circumstances are and whether your course is supported by student loans.

Any trips that are essential to your course will be included in the fee we charge or will be free if you qualify for free fees. However, learners may have an opportunity to go on additional trips and visits while at College, because these additional trips are not mandatory for you to achieve your qualifications, learners will be charged should they choose to participate in this extra-curricular activity.

Learners aged 16-18 on the 31st August 2013

If you are studying a publicly funded programme of study you will not have to pay any fees.

If you study a course that is not supported by public funding you will have to pay the published fees in full – see payment methods.

Students re-sitting a course or part of a course studied at North Nottinghamshire College will have to pay for each examination re-taken.

Student Support There is a support fund to hep with travel, childcare, bursaries and hardship. Phone Student Services on 01909 504500 for further information.

Learners aged 19-23 on the 31st August 2013 studying at any level and

Learners aged 24 and above on the 31st August 2013 studying courses below Level 3

If you are studying a publicly funded course you may have to pay fees, this will depend upon your personal circumstances. The fees are as follows:-

Tuition Fees – these depend on the length and type of course being studied.

Please note: some funded courses last more than one year. All courses described as 2 years will have tuition fees payable in year two. If in any doubt please check when you enrol.

Awarding body registration, examination and/or certification fees

Depending upon your personal circumstances you may be eligible to have your fees remitted or get financial help towards the published fee.

Learners will be entitled to 100% remission of ALL FEES if they are in any of the following categories:-

• Studying a nationally approved English or Maths qualifications at Entry Level, Level 1 or 2
• Claiming Job Seekers’ Allowance (JSA) (or the new Universal Credits)
• Claiming Employment Support Allowance – Work Related Activity Group (ESA – WRAG) (or the new Universal Credits or UC and/or Personal Independence Payment or PIP)
• Asylum seekers in receipt of one of the above
• Learners aged 19-23 claiming Level 2 Entitlement who are:-
  • studying a full Level 2 course or
  • studying courses at Entry Level or Level 1 in preparation for studying a full Level 2 course in the future or
  • are studying a full Level 3 course if this is the most appropriate study to take
• Learners aged 19-23 claiming Level 3 Entitlement who are:-
  • studying a full Level 3 course or
  • are studying a level 4 course if this is the most appropriate study to take
• Self Declaration – if you are unemployed and looking for work and in receipt of other State Benefits including DLA (or the new Personal Independence Payment or PIP), Housing Benefit, Income Support (or the new Universal Credits or UC)

Valid benefit documents must be produced at the time of enrolment. We are unable to complete your enrolment until your benefit status is verified.

Please note – students on Universal credits with PIP should print their covering letter from the online system – as this is the only place the PIP is identifiable. If you do not have a printer available please bring your login details (login and password) so that we may print or view the evidence we require to remit your fees.

All students included in the categories above are entitled to 100% remission of ALL their fees. You may have fees to pay in year 2 if your circumstances change.

Student Support Depending upon your personal circumstances and household income, you may be entitled to Financial Support to help towards childcare, travel, hardship etc.. Phone Student Services on 01909 504500 for further information.

Learners aged 24 or above on the start date of their Level 3 or Level 4 course

Courses and Apprenticeships at Level 3 and Level 4 studied by Learners aged 24 or above on the start date of the course are not publicly funded.

However, some Level 3 and Level 4 courses and Apprenticeships at Level 3 and Level 4 are supported by 24+ Advanced Student Loans. Students have the following choices for payment of their study:-

• Apply to the Student Loans Company (website: www.slc.co.uk) for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan to cover ALL the costs of studying your course. 24+ Advanced Learning Loans are simple to take out and are not means tested. You don’t start repaying the loan until you earn £21,000 or more and then it’s only 9% of the income above the £21,000 threshold. Also if you are studying an Access to HE course and you complete a Higher Education course, your Access to HE course loan is wiped out – see Loan Repayments. http://www.slc.co.uk/students/loan-repayment.aspx
• Apply to the Student Loans Company for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan to cover SOME the costs of studying and pay the remainder yourself. Payment methods are show below.
• Pay all the fees yourself. Payment methods are shown below.

Courses at Level 3 and Level 4 studied by Learners aged 24 or above that can not attract a 24+ Student Loan must be paid for in full.

Student Support There is a support fund for students on 24+ Advanced Learning Loans that may be accessed for financial assistance towards childcare or hardship payments. Phone Student Services on 01909 504500 for further information.

HNC and HND Higher Education Courses

HNC’s and HND’s are not publicly funded. Students should apply to the Student Loan Company (website: www.slc.co.uk) for a Higher Education Loan.

Please note: Students can claim up to four years of HE Loans. If you claim two years doing an HNC and HND, you would only have two years left to do a degree therefore your HNC/HND should allow direct entry to year two of your chosen degree to avoid having to pay for an additional year in HE. Should you want to do a three year degree after claiming two years for your HNC/HND you would have to fund one of the years yourself.

Student Support There is a small support fund for students on HE courses. Phone Student Services on 01909 504500 for further information and help you with you r application.

Full-cost and Non-Funded courses

There is no reduction in fees for full-cost or non funded courses. They must be paid in full.

Student Support There is no financial support for student studying full cost or non funded courses.

School Students

• In compulsory full time education – up to and including Year 11. Students attending a course outside of the core times of Mon-Fri 9:00-16:00 will be charged the published fee.
• In full time education – Year 12 and 13. Students attending a Funded course outside of the core times of Mon-Fri 9:00-16:00 will not have to pay any fees.
• Attending during the day. A special arrangement MUST exist between the school or Post 16 Centre and the College. Please speak to your school or Post 16 centre for more information.

Non British students – including those from EEA countries

Please bring your passport with you so that we may check the details to determine whether you are eligible for funding. If you have not been legally resident in the EEA for the last 3 years or you normally reside outside of the EEA you may not be eligible for funding and will be charged at a full cost rate. This is a complex area, and there are other criteria so please contact Student Services on 01909 504500 for further information.

Payment Methods

You can pay by the following methods:-

• Cash (£ sterling)
• Credit/debit card
• Cheque (with supporting cheque guarantee card) or a company cheque
• Instalments – you will be able to pay fees over £150 by instalments, the minimum instalment amount is £50. The first instalment must be paid at enrolment and the remaining instalments must be paid in consecutive months through your bank. Final instalments must be paid six weeks before your course finishes. Do not forget to bring your bank details with you should you wish to pay by this method. Please contact student Services should you need any further advise about payment methods on 01909 504500.

Sponsor payments

If your course is being paid for in whole or part by your employer, you will need to bring :-

• A completed sponsor payment proforma which can be found on our website at  http://www.nnc.ac.uk/pdf/sponsor_form.pdf or
• a letter on headed stationary from your employer detailing the financial support they are providing

The College will then invoice your employer for their contribution.

Refunds

The College will endeavour to run all courses as advertised, however there are occasions where it is not viable to run the course due to low numbers. Course fees will be refunded if the College closes a course and no suitable alternative is offered. If you withdraw at any time after enrolment it is at the college’s discretion if you are entitled to a refund. If you feel there are special circumstances then you may appeal against this decision. You must complete a refund form to claim a refund of fees if you leave the course yourself.

Struggling to pay – contact Student Services

Students studying funded courses or courses support by Student Loans may be able to access financial assistance through the Student Support Funds. The funds can help with the cost of course fees, childcare, transport, travel etc.

Contact Student Services on 01909 504500 for further information and an application form.

Examination re-take fees

For students retaking an examination there is a minimum charge of £25 per paper or the awarding bodies published retake fee, whichever is the greater.

Disclaimer

Any information given about course costs is provided only as a guide as the College reserves the right to review its fees at any time.