Fees and costs
Many of our students are already at work and choose to study with us to gain the qualifications they need to move up in the world. We are very aware of this considerable investment - in time as well as money - that this can involve. We want to match that investment and share your commitment, so we've made our higher education fees among the lowest in the country without any compromise on quality.
College Registration Fees
All students aged 19 or over are required to pay the College Registration Fee of £25 for part-time courses and £30 for a full time course, regardless of whether a course fee or concessionary fee is payable or not. This single charge covers as many courses or classes as you wish to take until July 2011. There is no registration fee for one-day courses.
For those who are receiving unemployment benefit, job seekers allowance or a means tested benefit, entitlement to benefit may be affected. It is advisable for students to check with their local benefits office, or with Student Support at the college. If you feel you qualify for concessionary fees, you are asked to call in person at our Uxbridge Campus.
We may also be able to help you with the costs of your study through scholarships and support funds. You will find more information in our Student Finance Guide available from our Information, Advice & Guidance team on 01895 853333.
Tuition Fee
For 2010/11 the College's Higher Education tuition fee will be £1310 for Full-Time courses.
Examination and Examination Registration Fees
These are payable by all students, including those entitled to concessionary fees and are included within the full course fee (except where fees are payable direct to the Awarding Body). In the case of any query, please contact the Student Records Office on
01895 853354 / 853356.
International Students
Overseas Students (ie. non UK/EU residents) are required to pay the full cost of their tuition and all course fees are payable on an annual basis. These vary and depend on the course selected and are available on application from the Information, Advice& Guidance team, Uxbridge College.
Fee Refunds
FULL TIME
The College will only refund fees in two instances:
- if the course is cancelled, when fees will be refunded in full, or
- if a student withdraws from a full-time course before the second week of the start of the course. In this case, the College will require notification in writing stating the student's enrolment number. If the withdrawal is for medical reasons a doctor's certificate is required.
In the case of withdrawals, course fees will be refunded, less the College registration fee and a £20 administration charge.
PART TIME
Should the College close a course due to insufficient numbers, a full refund of fees will be granted.
If you withdraw from your course, fee refunds will not be awarded from one week before the scheduled start date for most courses. For courses with a 'C' in the fee column, there can be a refund if the student gives notification of their withdrawal from a course before the second session. Students will be entitled to a refund or partial refund of the course fees paid less:
- a charge of the proportion of tuition hours delivered (at the date of the refund request) taken at a pro-rate of total course hours
- the College registration fee
- the I.D card fee
- the fee for any examinations already entered
- a £20 administration charge.
Other refund requests are made at the discretion of the relevant Curriculum Director.
Material Fees and Other Costs
These are payable by all students, including those entitled to concessionary fees and are included within the full course fee. In some instances, students may be responsible for the purchase of special workwear/equipment in addition to the course fee. In the case of any query, please contact the Student Records Office on 01895 853354 / 853356.
I.D. Card Charges
All students (except ESOL students) are required to pay a fee of £5 for their I.D. pass. All students need a valid I.D. in order to gain access to both Campuses. Replacement I.D. passes carry a £10 charge.
Car Parking Charges
The College has parking on both sites and a charge is payable by all full-time students who wish to park their car in the College car parks. The fee for 2010/11 is £120 for full time students and £60 for part time students for the academic year.On payment of this charge, you will be issued with a permit which must be displayed in your windscreen. This permit entitles the holder to park in the car park but does not guarantee a parking space.
There is no charge for evening or Saturday students. There is a fee of £2.50 for replacement permits.
Payment
Fees can be paid in cash, cheque with guarantee card number, postal order and all major credit and debit cards. All fees are payable at enrolment.
Payments should not be sent with application form if the course requires an interview. In this case pay at enrolment.
Subsidies
It is possible that some students may be eligible for childcare and training subsidies, if they meet the criteria governing the allocation of monies under the European Social Fund. For further details please contact Student Support on 01895 853380.
Equal Opportunities
Uxbridge College is an equal opportunities college. We encourage applications from any person irrespective of disability, gender, personal status, ethnic origin, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. Copies of the College's Equality and Diversity, Disability and Harrassment policies are available from the Information & Guidance team, student support and the College human resources department.
Disclaimer
Uxbridge College issues this information as a general guide to its policies and facilities and reserves the right to modify or alter, without prior notice, any of the contents herein or otherwise advertised. The college reserves the right to discontinue courses at any time as a result of low student numbers or other circumstances beyond its control.