Full-time Students

• Aged 16-18 as at 31 August 2022
  • Fees remitted*
• Aged 19-23 at the start of the course
  • Fees may be remitted* if you don’t already hold a Level 2 qualification but you intend to progress onto a Level 2 in the future, OR
  • In receipt of a means tested benefit and/or employed earning less than £494 per month (individual) or £782 (household) OR 
  • You are employed but earning less than £18,525.00 (individual).
  • If your household income is below £35,000 annual GROSS salary you can apply for Student Finance support online through your application portal. You will need to upload your last 1 month or 4 weekly wage slips as evidence of household income.
  • If you are in receipt of a benefit, you will need to upload a photo of your benefit confirmation dated within the last 3 months.
• Aged 24 and over at the start of the course
  • Fees may be remitted* if you are in receipt of a means tested benefit and/or employed and earning less than £494 per month (individual) or £782 per month (household)
  • If  you are employed but earning less than £18,525.00 (individual), or below £35,000 annual GROSS salary (household), you can apply for Student Finance support online through your application portal. You will need to upload your last 1 months or 4 weekly wage slips as evidence of low income.
  • If you are in receipt of a benefit, you will need to upload a photo of your benefit letter dated within the last 3 months.

* Please see Additional Costs below

• Aged 16-18 as at 31 August 2022
  Fees remitted*
• Aged 19-23 at the start of the course
  • Fees may be remitted* if you don’t already hold a Level 2 qualification and the course qualifies for funding (you may need to check eligibility with the enrolment team), OR
  • If you don't have a Level 2 qualification and the course does NOT qualify for funding you will be required to pay Full Cost fees
  • If you already hold a Level 2 qualification and in receipt of a means tested benefit and/or employed earning less than £494 per month (individual) or £782 (household) OR 
  • If you already hold a Level 2 qualification and you are employed but earning less than £18,525.00 (individual).
  • If you already hold a Level 2 qualification and if your household income is below £35,000 annual GROSS salary you can apply for Student Finance support online through your application portal. You will need to upload your last 1 month or 4 weeks wage slips as evidence of your household income.
  • If you already hold a Level 2 qualification and are in receipt of a benefit, you will need to upload a photo of your benefit confirmation dated within the last 3 months.

• Aged 24 and over at the start of the course
  • Fees may be remitted* if you are in receipt of a means tested benefit and/or employed earning less than £494 per month (individual) or £782 (household) OR 
  • If you are employed but earning less than £18,525.00 (individual).
  • If your household income is below £35,000 annual GROSS salary you can apply for Student Finance support online through your application portal. You will need to upload your last 1 month or 4 weeks wage slips as evidence of your household income.
  • If you are in receipt of a benefit, you will need to upload a photo of your benefit confirmation dated within the last 3 months.

* Please see Additional Costs below

• Aged 16-18 as at 31 August 2022
  Fees remitted*
• Aged 19+ at the start of the course
  • You will need to pay for the full amount of your course fees unless your Level 3 course is included within the new ‘National Skills Fund’ programmes.
  • Alternatively, if your course is NOT listed on the ‘National Skills Fund’ you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan or,
  • Pay the course fees yourself and spread the cost of your course fees over a 6 month payment plan, or
  • If your employer is funding your tuition fees, you will need to provide a company employer letter with a purchase order number.
• Aged 19-23 at the start of the course
  • Fees may be remitted* if this is your first full level 3 qualification and the course qualifies for the correct funding, You may need to check eligibility with the enrolment team.
  • If your course does not qualify for funding you'll be charged the full amount of the course fees, but you may be eligible to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan, or
  • Pay the course fees yourself and spread the cost of your fees over a 6 month payment plan, or
  • If your employer is funding your tuition fees, you will need to provide a company employer letter with a purchase order number.

You will receive a letter from us a few months before the start of your course explaining about the Advanced Learner Loan and if your course qualifies for funding.

* Please see Additional Costs below

Aged 19+ and applying for a Level 3 or higher level course?

If you’re aged 19 or over and are thinking about studying a Level 3 or Level 4 course, the 19+ Advanced Learner Loan might be for you. The loan is there to help you with the cost of your course fees.

You can find out more about Advanced Learner Loans here.

Some courses incur registration, material and equipment costs, which may not be eligible for fee remission under the above criteria.

As an adult learner (aged 19 and above) you may provide your own materials as long as they meet the standards specified by the course tutor. This is particularly important where you will be using products in commercial settings. Please note that Nottingham College can provide all your materials at the correct standard at the best price possible. Please let us know if you do not wish to take advantage of our industry standard suppliers for your materials.

International students should ask about fees and refunds, regardless of what is listed. There are funding and Home Office rules that apply. You will also need to read the information provided on the Home Office UK Border Agency website www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk on how to apply under the Points-Based System.

Please contact our International Office by emailing international@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk or 0115 884 2218 before enrolling for further information.

Different funding arrangements apply for higher education students. Please contact 0115 838 0612 or get in touch with us for further information.