Well, I'm one of those that got it cheaper for wasting my education!
Thanks for your words tony.towa and don't worry, I'll get you a beer if we ever do meet
Right, in front of me I have the college policy on fees etc.
LEARNERS OVER 19 - FULL TIME
Full time learners (450hrs or more) on a means tested benefit (On dole, housing benefit etc) with a household income of LESS than £15,050 (subject to change)
No tuition fees to pay (£520)
Upto £67.50 towards the cost of all exam fees (£200), balance payable by student. You must apply to the Learner Support Fund for this.
Learner Support Fund: Upto £225 for academic year. Depending on course you may receive eqpt. instead of money
Transport: If you live more than 3miles from college you receive 65% discount on smartcards bought from college.
FULL TIME LEARNERS NOT ON BENEFIT WITH A HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF LESS THAN £19,513 (single students) OR £30,810 FOR STUDENTS MARRIED/LIVING WITH A PARTNER.
TUITION FEES: £400 if commencing in 08/09
£250 if progressing onto year2 of course you started in 07
EXAM FEES: Payable by you in full
LEARNER SUPPORT FUND: Upto £225 for academic year. Depending on course you may receive eqpt. instead of money
TRANSPORT: If you live more than 3miles from college you receive 65% discount on smartcards bought from college.
FULL TIME LEARNERS NOT ON BENEFIT WITH AN INCOME OF MORE THAN £19,513 OR £30,810.
NOTHING, NICHE, NADA.
LEARNERS OVER 19 - PART TIME
Part time learners on a means tested benefit (On dole, housing benefit etc) with a household income of LESS than £15,050 (subject to change)
TUITION FEES: None (£520)
EXAM FEE: Upto £67.50 towards the cost of all exam fees (£200), balance payable by student. You must apply to the Learner Support Fund for this.
Learner Support Fund: You will receive 50p per guided learning hour.
Transport: No help
PART TIME LEARNERS NOT ON BENEFIT WITH A HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF LESS THAN £19,513 (single students) OR £30,810 FOR STUDENTS MARRIED/LIVING WITH A PARTNER.
TUITION FEES: Payable by you
EXAM FEES: Payable by you in full
LEARNER SUPPORT FUND: You will receive 50p per guided learning hour.
TRANSPORT: No help.
PART TIME LEARNERS NOT ON BENEFIT WITH AN INCOME OF MORE THAN £19,513 OR £30,810.
NOTHING, NICHE, NADA.
Hope this has helped some of you guys.