Course fees

How much does it cost?

Entry Level to Level 3 Courses

Your tuition and exam fees are FREE if you:

• are aged 16–18 on 31 August 2012 AND

• have been resident in the UK for the last three years (unless you have been on a student visa) AND • are a British citizen or have the right to abode in the UK (please check with our Enquiries & Guidance team if you are unsure of your eligibility on 01234 291000) AND

• plan to study an Entry Level to Level 3 course at Bedford College.

If you are 19 or over on 31 August 2012 and would like to study a Level 1 (Foundation) course and have not achieved a full Level 2 qualification then your tuition fee is also FREE. If you want to study a Level 2 or 3 course, you will need to pay a tuition fee each year if you are not eligible for concessions. This is reviewed annually. You will also need to pay a College membership fee (currently £20) for each year you study with us and any exam registration fees

Please note:

• Fees can be paid in instalments by Direct Debit over four or six months dependent on the length of the course. There is a one off administration fee of £15 for using this service.

• Level 1 ESOL/EFL courses are not eligible for free tuition.

• If you are eligible for free exam fees, you must have satisfactory course attendance of at least 85% or you may be asked to cover the cost of your own exam fees.

• If you have not been living in the UK for the last three years, or if you are on a student visa, contact us on 01234 291000 (+44 1234 291000 from abroad) to check on the fees you will have to pay.

Concessions

You may not have to pay your tuition fees if you:

• are on Job Seekers Allowance or Employment & Support Allowance (Work Related Activity Group) AND

• have lived in the UK for the last three years. You may also qualify for up to 100% discount on your tuition fee if you are:

• studying your first full Level 2 qualification and are aged 19 years or above on the start date of your course OR

• studying your first full Level 3 qualification and are aged 19-24 on the start date of your course. If you think that you may qualify call us on 01234 291000.

» Other costs

Some courses require you to purchase specialist uniforms, equipment, printing or books. In most cases these will be listed for each individual course on the website.

» Higher education courses (Levels 4/5)

Higher education funding rules set by the government prevent us from extending our free tuition and exam fee offer to HNC/HND and Foundation Degree courses. Please download our Higher Education prospectus or call our Enquiries & Guidance advice line on 01234 29100.

» Are you an international student?

Please contact us if you have been resident in the UK for less than three years or have a limit on the length of your stay in the country because different fees may apply.

For further information contact our Enquiries & Guidance advice line on +44 (0)1234 291000.