PART-TIME FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Assistance is available to help keep your studies worry free from financial matters. A number of funds can help you pay for travel, books, childcare or living expenses. We also offer fantastic discounts.
DISCOUNTS/FEE CONCESSIONS
Please note discounts/concessions apply for
tuition fee only and evidence must be provided at the time of the enrolment. Please read our
Terms and Conditions for more information on how we set our fees.
50% Concession - Concession Fee 1
Description : Aged 60 or over on or at time of enrolment
Course Type : Vocational
Evidence required : Date of birth on enrolment form
Concession Applicable : 50%
75% Concession - Concession Fee 2
Description :
Either
Aged 16 but under 19 on 1 July and in receipt of (or dependent on spouse/partner/parent/guardian) – see list (1-6) below
Or
Aged over 19 on 1 July and in receipt of (or dependent on spouse/partner) in receipt of:
- Guaranteed Pension Credit
- Rate Relief (must show evidence of low income)
- Working Tax Credit (must state that household income is £15,276 or below)
- Income-based Employment and Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Course Type : Vocational
Evidence required : The following evidence should confirm current entitlements*:
- Current Social Security Agency Letter
- Current Award Letter from NIHE/Land and Property Services
- Full Current HM Revenue and Customs Award Notice (TC602) stating Working Tax Credit and household income of £15,910 or below
- Current Social Security Agency Letter (must state income based)
- Current Social Security Agency Letter
- Current Social Security Agency Letter (must state income based)
Concession Applicable : 75%
100% Concession - Right To Time off Work
Concession Fee 3
Description :
Right to Time Off for Study or Training -
Aged 16 – 18 on 1 July 2013, in employment and has not attained a Level 2 qualification
Course Type : Vocational
Evidence required : Letter from current employer to confirm employment status and level of existing qualification
Concession Applicable : 100%
10% Concession - Early Bird Discount
Concession Fee 4
Description :
10% Early Bird Discount
Course Type : Vocational
Evidence required : Enrol before 31 July 2013
Concession Applicable : 10%
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Please Note: Concessionary fees do not apply to non-vocational courses. Not all our vocational courses offer concessionary fees. Please contact us on 0845 600 7555 for full details on concessionary fees on your course
PAYMENT OF FEES
SERC facilitates the payment of all course fees at enrolment. This will mean that, whenever possible, students will not be inconvenienced at a later stage for costs additional to tuition, such as examination, registration, assessment or certification.
Fees are set against the appropriate course title in the part-time prospectus. SERC accepts Maestro and most credit / debit cards. If you wish to pay by cheque, these should be made payable to South Eastern Regional College or SERC. Receipts must be retained and maybe required as evidence.
Payment by Employer or Sponsors
If an Employer or Sponsor is paying for the course we must have a signed letter from them to this effect at the time of enrolment to allow us to invoice the employer/sponsor for payment. Concessions are not applicable and the Employer will be invoiced the full fee.
Instalments
Where the total fee payable (once any concessionary fee or early enrolment discount has been deducted) is over £200 instalment payments will be accepted as follows: 25% at enrolment followed by three equal direct debit payments of 25% on or shortly after the following dates;
- 1 November 2013
- 3 December 2013
- 6 January 2014
A direct debit mandate must be completed at enrolment. Please note that should you withdraw from the course, direct debit payments will continue until the course fees are paid in full.
Liability to Pay
Students must be aware that they are liable to pay the full cost of their course whether they choose to complete the course or not. Direct debits will continue to be collected by the College even if a student has withdrawn from their course. In the event that fees remain unpaid the College may refer the debt to a Debt Collection Agency.
SOURCES OF FUNDING
Higher Education Grant (PTG1)
What is it?
Means tested fees assistance (may not cover full cost) and means tested grants to help with the costs associated with studying on an HE course.
What do you need?
Eligibility is subject to income assessment. No age requirements.
Student should be studying on a Part-time Higher Education course e.g. Higher National Certificate/Diploma, Foundation Degree or Degree course.
What next?
Hardcopy application forms will be available at Campus receptions.
Further Education (FE) Award
What is it?
Means tested grants for tuition fees, books and stationery and/or childcare.
Note FE Awards cannot offer financial assistance for Non-Applied A-level courses e.g. English.
What do you need?
Students must be age 19 or over on 1 July 2013 and studying on a Part Time Further Education course which meets the following criteria:
Be completed in no longer than twice the time it would take to complete the full time equivalent course (if offered by the College).
If no full time equivalent course is available then the part time course must run for at least 8 hours per week (can include compulsory placement).
Eligibility is subject to income assessment.
What next?
Further details and an application from can be downloaded from
www.welbni.org/feapplicationHardcopy application forms will be available at Campus Receptions
Closing date: 28 September 2013
Hardship Fund
What is it?
Means tested assistance with course fees and other course costs including travel and books/materials.
What do you need?
Aged 18 or over on 1 July 2013 and experiencing exceptional financial circumstances. Students must be enrolled and have explored all other sources of funding before they apply.
What next?
Application forms will be available at Campus Receptions from the start of September.
Need to talk to someone?
Contact the Student Funding team on
0845 600 7555
