This section helps you with various fees and funding information and it maybe that we can help you find funding for your course.
The College charges tuition fees to cover some or all of the cost of providing the course.
Students in receipt of benefit
Many course are free to those on certain means tested benefits. For courses over more than one academic year the tuition fee quoted is per year. This excludes assessment and registration fees. Call the Information Centre to see if you are exempt 01252 407040.
Level 2 and 3 Entitlement and Adult Learning Grant
We offer free tuition to students taking their first full level 2 qualification (eg GCSE's A*-C, GNVQ intermediate); some level 3 (A levels, AS level AVCE's equivalent) courses are also available under this scheme. Not all courses area available check with the College Information Centre.
The Adult Learning Grant (ALG) is a means tested grant of up to £30 per week to support adults on full-time courses taking their first full level 2 qualification, and adults aged 19-30 on full-time courses at Level 3 if appropriate. To find out more contact the Information Centre for our full-time prospectus 01252 407040
For information on financial assistance to support learning, please visit www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or contact 0800 100 900 for further advice.
Train to Gain
Train to Gain a national training scheme that gives employers access to FREE training and advice is available locally at Farnborough College of Technology. It is particularly suited too small to medium sized companies as those with less than 50 employees could be wage compensated for the time their staff spends in training.
Training will be provided free for those businesses that have employees who don’t have level 2 qualifications (equivalent to 5 GCSEs A-C) some Level 3 courses are also available under this scheme.
Instalments
If your tuition fee is more than £150 and the course lasts for at least an academic year you may pay by three instalments. A 10% surcharge is payable with the first instalment
Discretionary Support Fund
Students are able to apply for an award if they are attending a part-time course and have lived in the UK for at least three years. You can apply for this scheme for a contribution towards the cost of your study (exclusions apply) and all applications are assessed.
Professional and Career Development Loans
These loans previously known as Career Development Loans are a deferred payment bank loan of generally between £300 and £8,000 to pay for costs involved in vocational training. To find out more call a Professional and Career Development Loan Advisor 0800 585505 or visit www.direct.gov.uk
Higher Education fee grants
Students wishing to study a part-time Higher Education course can apply for financial assistance, (conditions apply) visit www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance for more information.
International student tuition fees
Tuition fees will vary for Overseas Students contact the Admissions department for further information email: admissions@farn-ct.ac.uk
Assessments and Registration Fees
All students are liable for these costs even if claiming free tuition. In most cases assessments and registrations are paid in full at enrolment
Refunds and Withdrawals
From 1st June 2010 the following Refund and Withdrawals policy will apply.
The successful provision of courses depends upon the fees students pay. Courses can only be started if the income for the course is sufficient to cover all the costs involved.
The College, therefore, cannot refund course fees except in the following circumstances:-
1. Your course is cancelled before it starts or is closed by the College and no suitable alternative is available.
2. You suffer a serious illness; refunds may be made on a pro-rata basis on the production of a medical certificate. (please note examination and registration fees can only be refunded provided your registration has not been completed with the awarding body)
A refund form is available from your Department Administration or the Information Centre and must be completed and returned to your Dept Admin Office together with the original receipt, certificate of enrolment and supporting medical documentation.
If you withdraw from your course for any reason other than those stated above, any outstanding instalment payments will be collected by the College.