Support Available to help you pay Fees
Advanced Learner Loans are available on courses showing this symbol
If you are aged 19 or over and planning to study a course at Levels 3 to 6, then you are likely to qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to pay your tuition fees.
Loans are from the UK government, it is easy to apply, your household income is not taken into account and there is no credit check. You don’t have to start paying it back until you’ve finished your course and you are earning over £27,295 a year.
An Advanced Learner Loan can only be used to pay for tuition fees, however some programmes also have additional charges for equipment, books, trips and so on that you may need to pay for. Some students who take out an Advanced Learner Loan may be able to get support through college bursary funds to assist with these additional costs and other costs such as childcare or Additional Learning Support, please ask a member of the Student Finance team for more information.
Additional information on Advanced Learner Loans is also available at the Government website.
Higher Education Student Loans
For HNCs, HNDs and Degrees, tuition fees are payable regardless of a student’s age or circumstances. Again, most students, regardless of age, will qualify for a student loan. For more information visit The Student Loans Company and University Centre Colchester
Paying by Instalments
This option is available for fees that you are paying yourself above £200. You will need to pay at least 40% of the total fee when you enrol (or £500, whichever is the lower). A monthly payment plan will then be setup for you to pay the remainder. All fees need to be paid in full within six months of the start of the course. Please contact our Registry department on 01206 712555 for further details.
Colchester Institute Financial Support
For students with an identified low household income, there may be financial support available. Funds are targeted at course related costs such as travel, childcare, books and equipment.
For enquiries and Further Information
Please feel free to contact one of the Student Finance Team who will be happy to help you, please contact Student Services in either Colchester or Braintree campuses or the Information Centre in Clacton. Alternatively please phone:
- Colchester Campus: (01206) 712078
- Braintree Campus: (01206) 814194
- Clacton Campus: (01206) 712234
Note: This information is for guidance purposes only and is subject to change
