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Fees and Financial Support for Students

If you are a student at Central Sussex College you may be entitled to financial help. You can ask Learner Support Services staff for advice about which form of help is the most appropriate for you. To find out more about your options, follow the links below.

Fees

Please note that, all fees quoted online are the cost per year of the course, unless otherwise stated.

Refund Policy

If a course is cancelled by the College we will refund your fees in full (in the same mode as your payment). However, should the student make the choice to withdraw from a course, we are unable to offer a refund.

Fees may be paid in cash, by cheque, or credit/debit card.

Further Education

EU (including UK) Students Under 19

Home-based learners aged under 19 on an agreed programme of further education, who are eligible for LSC fee remission will not be charged for their tuition, awarding body registration, or examination fees but will be expected to pay for other specific third party costs such as books, equipment, educational visits/trips and for the re-sit costs of any examinations.

EU (including UK) Students Over 19

Students aged 19 or over on 31 August on full-time courses have to pay tuition fees, awarding body registration and examination fees, other third party costs, such as books, equipment and educational trips/visits and the College administration fee (currently £60).

Students aged over 19, who do not already hold a full Level 2 qualification and who are studying their first full Level 2 qualification may be entitled to free tuition, awarding body registration and examination fees. However they will be expected to pay for any additional qualifications taken alongside their Level 2 course and other third party costs. A new Level 3 offer has also been launched from August 2007, giving young adults aged 19-24 the same offer at Level 3.

Tuition Fees Remission

Tuition fees remission is available to all Further Education students on full-time courses and some on part-time courses, who are in receipt of a means tested benefit such as Income Support or Job Seekers Allowance. There are some part-time courses which do not attract remission from tuition fees, including all Higher Education courses.

If you are in hardship and need assistance with paying your fees or other course costs, you may be able to get help through the College's Learner Support Fund Scheme.

Higher Education

UK Students

UK students applying for full-time HND, Foundation Degree or Degree courses must apply for a fees award from their Local Education Authority. However, because of changes in government policy, students will be liable for top-up fees from 2006, and will be expected to repay these fees once in employment and earning over the threshold salary. For further details contact Learner Support Services.

Other

EU (EEA) students must pay tuition charges for Higher Education courses, which they may be entitled to reclaim from their country of domicile. To find out if you are eligible for a fee concession or for more information about course fees, please contact Admissions on 0845 1550043 or 01293 453474.

Special guidelines apply to overseas students, to students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, and to students on Adult Basic Education or English for Speakers of Other Languages courses; please contact Admissions if you think that these guidelines may apply to you. Different guidelines also apply to fees for Adult and Community Learning courses (ACL); please ask the ACL Co-ordinators for further details on 01342 321874.

Additional Information

On certain courses students will be required to purchase specific materials, equipment, uniform or attend residential sessions.

Full details can be obtained from the Admissions team on 0845 1550043 or 01293 453474.

Study for free* at Level 2 and 3

Following on from the successful introduction by the Government of the Level 2 offer in 2005 - giving all adults the opportunity to gain their first full Level 2 qualification free from tuition costs - a new Level 3 offer has also been launched from August 2007, giving young adults aged 19-24 the same offer at Level 3.

Level 2 Offer

If you are aged 19 or over and want to study your first full Level 2 qualification, you may qualify for free tuition, exam and awarding body fees.

Who is entitled to this offer?

You should:

  • Be at least 19 years of age
  • Be studying your first full Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification
  • Be a UK national – i.e. you were born in the UK, have UK citizenship or a UK passport; or
  • Have indefinite leave to remain or refugee status;
  • Or you are from a European Union or European Economic Area country and satisfy the Home Learner criteria - see www.homeoffice.gov.uk for more information.

Please contact the Admissions team for further information on 01293 442205/206/201.

Level 3 Offer

If you are aged 19-24 and want to study your first full Level 3 qualification, you may qualify for free tuition, exam and awarding body fees.

Who is entitled to this offer?

You should:

  • Be aged 19-24
  • Be studying your first full Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification
  • Be a UK national – i.e. you were born in the UK, have UK citizenship or a UK passport; or
  • Have indefinite leave to remain or refugee status;
  • Or you are from a European Union or European Economic Area country and satisfy the Home Learner criteria – see www.homeoffice.gov.uk for more information.

Browse our list of courses available under the Level 2 and Level 3 Offer

Train to Gain

Can support you achieving your first full Level 2/3 work based qualification FULLY FUNDED or can PART FUND progression at Level 3 and 4 if you meet the eligibility criteria (Qualifications available are normally NVQs delivered in the workplace*) .

Following on from the successful introduction by the Government of Train to Gain in 2006 the offer has now been extended to include: Full Funding for a repeat L2 or L3 qualification in some sector areas.

Who is entitled to this offer?

You should:

  • Be at least 19 years of age no upper age limit
  • Be employed, self employed or a volunteer in any sector
  • Be a UK national - i.e. you were born in the UK, have UK citizenship or a UK passport; or
    Have indefinite leave to remain or refugee status;
  • Or you are from a European Union or European Economic Area country and satisfy the Home Learner criteria - see www.homeoffice.gov.uk for more information

* Providing your job role can support the achievement of your chosen NVQ qualification, we are happy to advise on this aspect.

Please contact Employer Services for further information on 0845 155 0043 and press 4

* Exceptions

Fee remission is available on the Level 2 qualification only. It is not available on any additional qualifications taken alongside the Level 2 qualification. You will still need to pay the College administration fee (currently £60) and any other charges (i.e. materials, equipment and trips); however, you may also be eligible for an Adult Learning Grant (ALG) and/or Learner Support Funds to assist with these costs.  Please contact a member of the Admissions team for further advice.

How to Apply

We will check whether you are eligible at enrolment, and you will be asked to complete a declaration at that stage.

For more information please contact 01293 442205/206/201 or email info@centralsussex.ac.uk.

Financial Support for Further Education

Learner Support Funds are available to students who may otherwise be discouraged from joining or staying on a course for financial reasons. Funds can be used to help support the costs associated with studying, eg. uniforms, books, travel, child care etc. If you think you need this extra financial help, please apply using a Learner Support Fund Application Form, which you can get from Reception at any campus, or by telephoning 01293 442204.

These funds are for full-time and part-time students (studying at least half of an equivalent full-time course - please check that your course qualifies before you apply). Students are assessed according to individual needs, however the following groups are a priority for help from the Learner Support Fund:

  • Students with children, especially lone parents
  • Other mature students, especially those with existing financial commitments
  • Students from low-income families
  • Students with disabilities (if your disability prevents you from studying 50% of a full-time course, you will also be eligible for support from the fund, as long as you are studying at least 25% of a full-time course)
  • Students who have been in care
  • Students from Foyers or who are homeless
  • Students in their final year.

Further Information about Learner Support Funds

Adult Learning Grant (ALG)

This is a means-tested grant for those over the age of 19 on their first full level 2 or 3 qualification. You may get up to £30 per week if your household income is less than £30,810 (£19,000 if living alone). You must be studying at least 12 hours per week and be a UK national, or have been granted refugee status.

Further Information about the Adult Learning Grant

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

This provides a weekly payment of up to £30 per week, plus two bonus payments a year subject to attendance levels. You may be entitled to this allowance if your household income is less than £30,810 per year, you are 16 between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008, studying at least 12 hours per week on a course longer than 10 weeks duration, and you’re a UK national (or have been granted refugee status) or are from an EU or EEA country.

Further Information about the Education Maintenance Allowance

Financial Support for Higher Education Courses

Care to Learn (C2L)

C2L supports young parents up to and including 20 years old. It also provides learners with access to guidance and support. For more information contact C2L on 0800 121 8989 or please visit: http://moneytolearn.direct.gov.uk.

Free Childcare for Training and Learning for Work

Provides free Ofsted registered Childcare for parents wanting to learn new skills or train for a better job.

Up to £175 per week will be paid to your chosen childcare provider if.

  • You are a parent of a child/children aged 14 or under (18 or under for children with disabilities) . Your household income is £20K or under
  • You are not in any type of paid employment
  • You are a family where your partner works full time or over 16 hours per week

For more information and to see if you can apply please contact 0800 121 8989 or visit direct.gov.uk/freechildcareforlearning or a member of the Learner Support Services team on 01293 442269.

For more information about Ofsted Registered childcare providers in your area visit www.childcarelink.gov.uk.

Student Loans Company (Higher Education)

You can apply for a non means-tested student loan for fees up to the full amount of your course fees. Loans for fees are paid directly to the institution at which you are studying. These loans are administered by Student Finance Direct, a service managed by the Student Loans Company in partnership with local authorities and the Department for Education and Skills.
New and existing students will be able to take out a student loan for fees. In addition, you may be entitled to other types of financial help.

For more information visit www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk or telephone 0845 6077577.

HE Access to Learning Fund (ALF)

Eligibility

Learners on Full time First Degrees, Foundation Degrees, HND & HNC courses only. You need to be a resident in the UK for three years prior to the start of the course and must have applied for your entitlement for a Student Loan and received your first instalment before any payment from the fund.

For more information contact the Learner Support Services department alternatively visit www.direct.gov.uk/educationandlearning.

Access to Learning Fund

This may be available to help you meet the costs of a course (including books, transport or childcare arrangements). To qualify for this you must be a UK resident with a parent, carer, yourself or a partner (depending on your age) on a means-tested benefit or low income.

Please contact 01293 442204 for more information.

For further information on financial assistance to support your learning, please visit www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or contact 0800 100 900.

Skills Accounts

What will your Skills Account give you?

Advice about sources of support to help you with your learning. Course information, so you can understand the options open to you when deciding about your skills and career. Advice about what funding may be available for your chosen course.

For more information visit https://skillsaccounts.direct.gov.uk or contact Learner Support Services on 01293 442203

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