Fees & Benefits for School leavers (Full Time)

Fees & Benefits

Full time applicants only

	Under 19 students*	Over 19 students*	Over 19*# in receipt of benefits
Tuition fees	Free	Approx £1,200	Free
Exam/Registration fees	Free	Max £250	Max £250
Material fee's, equipment, books, special clothing, etc	From approx £5 to over £300 depending on the course. This will be discussed at interview.
Accommodation, travel, social life	These costs depend on your own personal circumstances.

For any questions regarding fees please contact admissions on 020 8982 5050 or by email

International Students Click here for more information regarding fees.

Fees are correct at time of going to press, but please check when you enrol as occasionally they do have to change.
* on 31 August 2009.
# excluding higher education courses

For information regarding Refund of fees, cancellations and disclaimer please click here.

Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
If you are aged between 16-18 and depending on income, you may be able to get an Educational Maintenance Allowance (worth up to £30 a week).
See www.direct.gov.uk/ema

Adult Learning Grant
If you are over 19 and studying on your first level 2 or level 3 qualification, for 12 hours or more per week, you may be eligible for this grant.
See www.direct.gov.uk/alg

NUS Card
Most full-time students can get a National Union of Students (NUS) card which will get you discounts in a lot of shops, cinemas and other places.

Other help
A limited amount of financial help is available from the College Learner Support Fund. Please call in or telephone 020 8982 5050. Application forms are available from APRIL 2009 or at interview.

Level 2 & 3 entitlement

Level 2 entitlement
If you are 19+ and haven't got a full level 2 qualification you may get free tuition if you are planning to study on a course marked L2E (level 2 entitlement)

Level 3 entitlement
If you are 19-25 and haven't got a full level 3 qualification you may get free tuition if you are planning to study on a course marked L3E (level 3 entitlement)

Travel
If you're aged 16-18 on 31 August before the start of the academic year, in fulltime education and live in a London borough you can get a 16+ Oyster photocard giving you free travel on the bus. This application form can be obtained from the Post Office. If you're aged 18+ you can also get London Transport Student Travelcards - see www.tfl.gov.uk for more information.