UCC Prospectus 2019-2020

Fees and
Funding
“You only start paying back your loan when
you’re earning over £25,000 per year.”
We are committed to making our
Higher Education programmes
accessible and cost effective. We have,
therefore, set our fees for full-time
students in 2019/2020 at just £6,000
per year which is significantly less than
the £9,000 per year or more that most
universities charge.
The important thing to remember
is that the tuition fee loan scheme
means that you pay none of these
fees up front. There are a range of
government loans and grants to pay
for your studies as well as to support
you with things like accommodation
and living expenses while you study.
Any loans – for fees or living costs –
will only be paid back when you are
working and earning over £25,000
per year.
You will repay just 9% of anything you
earn above £25,000. For example,
if you are earning £25,000 you will
repay £30 per month. Anything left
outstanding from your loan after 30
years will be written off.
Disabled Students’ Allowance
(DSA) for UK Students
The Disabled Students’ Allowance
(DSA) provides extra financial help
to UK Higher Education students to
allow them to meet the extra costs of
studying as a direct result of a mental
health condition, disability or Specific
Learning Difficulty (SpLD). It is a
non-repayable grant based on need,
not income.
The DSA is usually administered
to Higher Education students by
whomever is supplying the funding
for your course. So, if you’re eligible
for a student loan or fees through
Student Finance England you should
apply for the DSA direct to them. The
application process can take a few
weeks so it’s important to start it as
soon as possible. However, it is always
best to talk to us first as we can help
you with your application and any
assessment you might need.
You may get help with the costs of:
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Specialist equipment or computer
software.
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A specialist support tutor.
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Extra travel costs you have to pay
because of your disability.
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Other costs, like photocopying or
printer cartridges.
Further information on students
loans and grants
For further information visit the Make
Your Future Happen website:
www.gov.uk/student-finance
Please note fees for international
students may vary - please refer to our
website for details:
www.croydon.ac.uk/international
For individual advice please contact our
Student Advice team on:
020 8686 5934
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