Shipley College Part-time Prospectus 2016-17

PAYING YOUR COURSE FEES
Please note that all fees must generally be paid at the point of enrolment before attendance
at the first class, unless otherwise stated in course details. The fee indicated includes the
course fee and, where relevant, a registration fee, exam and/ or certification fee unless
otherwise stated. Courses are marked where you may be eligible for a fee reduction,
further information is available below and on page 52.
Course fees over £150 can be paid in instalments. If you would like more information please
enquire during enrolment. Usually course fees will be divided in to three payments. The first
instalment must be paid when enrolling, and the two subsequent payments will be taken by
standing order in accordance with your signed instalment form.
There may be additional examination, registration or certification fees as indicated in course
details. In such cases, students are responsible for making their own exam entries through
the College’s Examination Office and payment of fees. Please note that the College may
withhold certificates where course fees have not been paid.
PAYMENT METHODS INCLUDE:
• Cash
• Instalments - as detailed above
• Credit/debit card
• Letter from your employer on headed paper stating
that they will pay your fees in full, if this applies to you.
• Cheque (made payable to Shipley College)
• Confirmation letter for 19+ Advanced Learner Loan
for Level 3 or Level 4 courses.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT ON COURSES
WHERE A FEE REDUCTION IS AVAILABLE
There may be financial support available to help you.
Please refer to the information about Fee Reduction
categories listed on page 52.
Shipley College will offer FREE courses for students who
qualify under any of the categories listed in the Fee
Reduction Eligibility table on the next page. If you want
Shipley College to support you with course fees, you are
required to enrol in person and provide recent (original)
documentation to prove that you qualify.
Shipley College | 01274 327327 | enrolments@shipley.ac.uk | www.shipley.ac.uk
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE 19+ ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN?
If you are aged 19 or above at the start of your course and studying on a Level 3 or Level 4 programme, the College will
provide you with a Learning and Funding Information letter. You will need this letter to make a loan application by visiting
the website www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan to either apply online or download and post an application form. If you
are 19-23 and studying your first Level 3 course you may still be eligible for full funding on this course.
If you’re unsure about taking out a loan and want to seek advice then you should contact the Money Advice
Service, established by the UK government, who can offer free, impartial advice by visiting their website at
www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk If you’re unsure whether the course you’d like to study is right for you, then you can
find support and advice on the National Careers Service website at www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk or call
their helpline on 0800 100 900. Student Services staff are also available to help with any queries on 01274 327281.
Please also see page 11 for student feedback on the Learner Loan.
If you have been granted a full or partial 19+ Advanced Learner Loan for a Level 3 or Level 4 course and you leave
before the end date of the course you will be liable for the balance of course fees not covered by your loan.
The College’s policy is not to waive course fees, except in exceptional circumstances, when a student withdraws
after the start of their course.
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