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 ÂŁ15,050 (subject to change)
No tuition fees to pay (ÂŁ520)
Upto ÂŁ67.50 towards the cost of all exam fees (ÂŁ200), balance payable by student. You must apply to the Learner Support Fund for this.
Learner Support Fund: Upto ÂŁ225 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 ÂŁ19,513 (single students) OR ÂŁ30,810 FOR STUDENTS MARRIED/LIVING WITH A PARTNER.
TUITION FEES: ÂŁ400 if commencing in 08/09
ÂŁ250 if progressing onto year2 of course you started in 07
EXAM FEES: Payable by you in full
LEARNER SUPPORT FUND: Upto ÂŁ225 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 ÂŁ19,513 OR ÂŁ30,810.
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 ÂŁ15,050 (subject to change)
TUITION FEES: None (ÂŁ520)
EXAM FEE: Upto ÂŁ67.50 towards the cost of all exam fees (ÂŁ200), 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 ÂŁ19,513 (single students) OR ÂŁ30,810 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 ÂŁ19,513 OR ÂŁ30,810.
NOTHING, NICHE, NADA.
Hope this has helped some of you guys.