| Type of courses available |
| Cost of Education |
| Education for children |
| Education for 16 - 19 years old |
| Adult Education |
The Cost of Education
Schools are free. Everyone aged 19 or over usually has to pay fees for the courses they wish to study. Adult education courses, including ESOL, usually charge low fees. FE and HE courses are more expensive. Not everyone pays the same amount of fees. FE and HE courses have two rates: home student fees and overseas student fees, which are higher.
.: Student grants or loans.
Some students can apply for student grants and loans to pay for the cost of studying. For more information on grants and loans to pay for the cost of studying, contact your local education authority, your college or specialist education advice service.
.: Full-time higher education/ courses (Fees).
People with refugee status or ELR pay home student fees. The LEA (or the Student Awards Agency in Scotland) may decide that you do not need to pay fees if you are on benefits or low-income and you apply for a student loan. People with refugee status can apply for further education; they can access funds to help with the cost of books, childcare and other expenses, if they are "in need" and have a student loan. People with ELR must have to live in the UK for three years before they can apply for access funds. They must also be "in need" and must have a student loan. You cannot claim job seekers allowance or income support.
.: Part-time higher education/courses (Fees).
People with refugee status or ELR pay home student fees. The University will then decides whether you have to pay if you are on benefits or low-income you have to apply for a loan. People with refugee status can apply for further education; they can access funds to help with the cost of books, childcare and other expenses. People with ELR must have to live in the UK for three years before they can apply for access funds. You can claim job seekers allowance but you must show that you are still looking for work and will give up your studies if are offered a job.
Other sources of funding Some Universities and Colleges receive additional funding from sources such as the European Social Fund or government training bodies.These institutions may be able to offer reduced fees and grants to students in need. Colleges usually have "hardship funds and loans" which students can apply for if they have money problems.
.: Full-time and part-time further education courses...... |
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Status |
Fees
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FE
funds & hardship loan*
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Benefits
while studying part-time
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ELR/
ELE
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Home
student fees. Free to those on benefits unless the course is self-financing (or full cost) |
Eligible
after three years residency in the UK. |
Yes. If claiming job seekers allowance must demonstrate that they are actively seeking employment and ready to give up course if a suitable job offer is made. |
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Refugee |
Home
student fees. Free to those on benefits unless the course is self-financing (or full cost) |
Eligible | As for ELR above |
*Access funds & hardship loans are only available to "students in need".
.: Full-time and Part-time higher education courses....... |
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Status
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Fees
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HE
funds & hardship loan* & student support system
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Benefits
while studying part-time
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ELR/
ELE
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Home
student fees. After three year’s residency, fees for those on benefits/
low-income support can be waived if student applies for student loan. (LEA determines entitlement). |
Eligible "in need " and resident in the UK for three years immediately before start of the course and getting full student loan. | Yes. If claiming job seekers allowance must demonstrate that they are actively seeking employment and ready to give up course if a suitable job offer is made. |
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Refugee
status |
As per above | Eligible | As for ELR above Eligible if "in need" and getting full student loan |