Student Finance

Course Fees

Dudley College’s course fees are very competitive when compared to other local providers.

Our full-time tuition fees for 2018/19 are £4,995 per year and cover all classes, online tutorials and some learning materials.

Our part-time fees for 2018/19 start from £2,495.

We are committed to keeping our fees low to enable as many individuals as possible to participate in, and gain the benefits of Higher Education.

Our fees are usually stated per academic year and in some cases your higher education course may span three academic years*. Therefore for clarity:

• The full cost of a Foundation Degree, delivered over two years, is £12,390.
• The full cost of a HND, delivered over two years, is £9,990.
• The full cost of a HNC, delivered over two years, is £4,990.

*For example a HNC starting in January where the first semester is charged in the first academic year, the second and third semesters in the second academic year and the final semester in the third academic year.)

Our finance and welfare officers are here to talk through your unique circumstances and signpost you towards available help ...

As part of our obligation to provide you with the information that you need to make informed decisions about your studies please read the following documents:

• College Fee Refund Policy
• Borrowing Learner Support Fund Equipment

For full details of the terms and conditions and eligibility criteria for the tuition fee loan go to www.gov.uk/student-finance.

Higher Education Loans

Don't worry - there is lots of financial support available but in brief you can access:

• A tuition fee loan which covers your tuition fees in full
• A maintenance loan for your living costs (like rent)

The loans would need to be repaid.

You will start paying back your loans when you are earning £25,000 per year (£480 per week, £2,083 per month). For example, if you earn £25,000 per year you would pay back £15 per month.

After 30 years from the April after you graduate, any remaining debt is written off.

The amount you pay back is determined by what you earn, not what you owe. For full details call 01384 363 363 or visit www.gov.uk/student-finance.

Advanced Learner Loans

The way further education is funded for people aged 19 and over has changed.

Advanced Learner Loans have been introduced by the UK government for learners aged 19 and over studying at Level 3 or Level 4.

If you start one of these courses you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. These loans help you to pay the fees charged by colleges and training organisations. Alternatively, you could pay for the course out of your own funds, but most learners will qualify for a government loan.

It’s easy to apply, your household income isn’t taken into account and there’s no credit check. You won’t have to pay anything back until your income is over £25,000 a year.

If you’re considering studying, you might be surprised by how affordable it can be.

Help with Childcare Costs

Students with childcare needs can get information on childcare providers from Dudley MBC Family Information Service on 01384 814 398.

Students above the age of 20 can apply for help with childcare costs through the college 19+ Learner Support Fund.

Students who are 24 or over studying a Level 3 course and need help with childcare costs, please contact 01384 363 377 for details.

Care to Learn

Students aged under 20 needing help with childcare may be eligible for help with costs. More information is available from www.gov.uk/care-to-learn or call 0300 303 8610.

Other costs

If you have other costs not mentioned here which would make it difficult for you to start or attend a course, please do still ask for help. Our specialist team at The Broadway will help in any way they can.

Please call 01384 363 377 or email studentfinanceteam@dudleycol.ac.uk for more information.