Course Fees

Higher Education (Course levels 4 - 7)

The standard tuition fee for a full-time higher education course for 2012/13 is £7,500 per year. Scholarships will be available for some students.

Higher Education Fees 2012-2013

*ELQ = Equivalent or lower qualification

If you have recently lived outside the European Union then you may be liable to pay higher fees. If you are unsure of your status contact our International Admissions Officers on (01206) 712150.

If you are a continuing student and you have already studied at undergraduate level you may be liable to pay a higher fee. For further information please contact the Student Finance Advisor on (01206) 712293.

Employer Authorisation Form

If your employer or sponsor is paying your fees you will need to bring a completed authorisation form with you when you enrol (please see link below). For further information please contact Registry (01206) 712555.

Employer Authorisation Form

Applications for Financial Assistance

Applications for student funding can be made online at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

Hardship Funds

Under current government legislation Access to Learning Funds have been established to provide discretionary support to certain categories of student. If you think your financial circumstances may prevent you from taking a full-time or part-time higher education, you may be eligible for financial support from the Access to Learning Fund. Further information can be obtained from the Student Finance Adviser at Colchester Institute, telephone (01206) 712293.

Further Education (Course levels 0-3)

Further Education Fees Policy 2011/12

Employer Authorisation Form

If your employer or sponsor is paying your fees you will need to bring a completed authorisation form with you when you enrol (please see link below). For further information please contact Registry (01206) 712555.

Employer Authorisation Form

The fees quoted on this website are generally those applicable to the first year of a programme and are for one academic year, unless the course is for shorter duration. Please note that where a course runs for two or more years, you will need to pay a course fee for each year.

Full-time students who are 19 years of age and over will be expected to pay a fee between £970 and £1800 for one year. This includes charges for award body fees or examinations which are an integral part to the course. Where there is difficulty with this, it may be possible to obtain help through the Learner Support Fund. Applications should be made to Student Services Tel: (01206) 712293. Higher fees are payable where the circumstances are such that "home" fee rates do not apply, for example, students from outside the European Union.

Home fee status students under 19 years of age on 31st August in their year of entry to their programme of study do not generally pay tuition fees. There are, in some circumstances, other fees associated with the course, some of which are included at enrolment.
 

Learner Support Funds for further education students

 The Learner Support Fund is available to assist students who are experiencing financial difficulties. Students over 16 years of age (except overseas cannot apply), are eligible to apply for the fund. Each application is carefully considered and priority is given to those in most need. Contact the Student Finance Adviser on (01206) 712293, for an application form.

Please check with the Customer Services team , Tel: (01206) 712777 for any additional costs relating to your course.