This course is Free* if you are:

Receiving Universal Credit, earn less than 16 times the national minimum wage a week or less than £330 a month and are determined by JCP as being in one of the following groups:  All Work Related Requirement Group, Work Preparation Group, Work Focused Interview Group
Unemployed and receiving JSA/ESA or wider benefits, have actively sought work in the last four weeks and available to start work in the next two weeks.

Or

The qualification you have chosen to study is part of the legal entitlement list and you are aged 19-23 at the start of your course and you do not already have any qualifications of Level 2 or higher.

Low Fee Waiver:

If you earn less than £16,009.50 annual gross salary and you are applying for a course up to and including a Level 2 qualification then you could be eligible for a low fee waiver (you will not have to pay for your tuition fees).

To confirm you eligibility you must provide:

Evidence of the gross annual wages. For example, this could be a wage slip within 3 months of the learning start date, or a current employment contract, which states gross monthly/annual wages.

Note: If you enrol more than 3 months before your course starts, we may contact you again for more recent evidence.

Otherwise the discounted fee is payable.

Other important information

While every care has been made to ensure the accuracy of our prospectuses and website, errors may occur from time to time resulting in incorrect information / fees being shown / printed.  

• Fees quoted online and in our prospectuses are for the 2018 academic year only, and are subject to change – two and three-year courses will have fees to pay again in subsequent years.
• You may still need to buy a uniform/kit which is your professional start-up kits or pay professional/personal memberships and all students will need to provide a National Insurance number and up-to-date proof of benefits, if applicable, at the time of enrolment.
• Please click here for our current term dates.
• If you are 16-18 years old on the 31st August 2018 this course is usually Free.
• Students from outside the European Union/European Economic Area – please contact the College Registrar on 01934 411 531 for advice on appropriate Tier 4 License and fees before you enrol.

Other important information

While every care has been made to ensure the accuracy of our prospectuses and website, errors may occur from time to time resulting in incorrect information / fees being shown / printed.

• Fees quoted online and in our prospectuses are for the 2019 academic year only, and are subject to change - two and three-year courses will have fees to pay again in subsequent years.
• You may still need to buy a uniform/kit which is your professional start-up kits or pay professional/personal memberships and all students will need to provide a National Insurance number and up-to-date proof of benefits, if applicable, at the time of enrolment.
• Please click here for our current term dates.
• If you are 16-18 years old on the 31st August 2019 this course is usually Free.
• Students from outside the European Union/European Economic Area - please contact the College Registrar on 01934 411 531 for advice on appropriate Tier 4 License and fees before you enrol.

Apprenticeships - Information for employers

The cost of apprenticeships will be split into 15 funding bands ranging from £1,500 to £27,000. The prices will depend on the type of apprenticeship and the level it is taught at, and are negotiable with your training provider.

For 98% of employers, the reforms mean that employing an apprentice will be better value for money than ever before. Small businesses will only have to pay 5% of the training costs, with the Government picking up the remaining 95%. In some cases, the Government will fully fund apprenticeships for small businesses.

 Click here for more information about how the reforms and levy will affect your company.

Refunds

• Full refunds will be payable if we need to cancel a course.
• Tuition fee refunds are payable if you change your mind within 14 days of enrolling on your course and before the start of the course (10% of tuition fee or £25 administration fee whichever is larger will be charged).
• If you change your mind about a course before it starts or during the first three weeks, we will happily transfer you to an alternative course - you may need to pay any difference in fees or have a credit note issued to you if the course is cheaper.
• If you wish to withdraw from a course you can request a credit note for the remaining proportion of the tuition fees to a maximum of 50% of tuition fees paid (a £25 administration fee will be charged). Credit notes are valid for one calendar year.
• There are different terms and conditions for Higher Education courses - please call 01934 411 409 for further details.

Discretionary Learner Support Fund

This is a College-administered fund which can support some costs associated with attending qualification courses. It is mean-tested against gross household income and limited in its amount per learner. For further information please contact Student Services on 01934 411 571.

Direct Debit - spreading the cost

If the cost you have to pay for a course is over £120 and last for 24 weeks or more, you may be able to spread the cost by paying through a Direct Debit scheme. This costs an additional £15, which is added to the first payment of 25% of the tuition fee, all exam fees and material fees. The remaining tuition fee will be divided into four equal monthly payments.

Refunds

• Full refunds will be payable if we need to cancel a course.
• Tuition fee refunds are payable if you change your mind within 14 days of enrolling on your course and before the start of the course.
• If you change your mind about a course before it starts or during the first three weeks, we will happily transfer you to an alternative course – you may need to pay any difference in fees or have a credit note issued to you if the course is cheaper.
• If you wish to withdraw from a course you can request a credit note for the remaining proportion of the tuition fees to a maximum of 50% of tuition fees paid. Credit notes are valid for one calendar year.
• There are different terms and conditions for Higher Education courses, please call 01934 411 409 for further details.

Financial help

Discretionary Learner Support Fund

This is a college administered fund which can support some costs associated with attending qualification courses, it is means tested against gross household income and limited in its amount per learner. For further information please contact a Student Funding Officer on 01934 411 571.

Discretionary Learner Support Bursary (24+ Advanced Loan learners)

This additional financial support may be available for learners with a 24+ Advanced Learner Loan, but who face financial hardship, this bursary provides support for course-related costs. It may also assist learners with a contribution towards childcare costs and transport. For further information please contact a Student Funding Officer on 01934 411 571.

Enhanced Learning Credits

Weston College is an approved provider of courses under the Ministry of Defence's Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) scheme. Enhanced Learning Credits are designed to promote lifelong learning amongst members of the Armed Forces and ex-service personnel. ELCs provide a financial contribution towards a first full Level 3 qualification (Certificates and Diplomas), a first Foundation Degree, a first full undergraduate degree or national equivalents.

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