Student Finance
Fees
Taking a course has never been better value. Lots of the courses are free
and others cost very little. Students who are unemployed may not have
to pay tuition fees at all, and there are initiatives to help you pay
for courses and any materials you may need.
FURTHER EDUCATION COURSES
Students on some specialist courses may have to buy certain items of equipment,
such as specialist clothing, and details will be given at the time of
enrolment.
There are no tuition fees for courses at Burton College for students aged
between 16-18. Adults may be liable for fees, however the following groups
of students can attend FREE:
- in receipt of job seekers allowance or a means tested state benefit,
Housing benefit, Council Tax benefit, Income Support and Working Tax Credit
where household income is less than £15,050.
- Unwaged dependants of the above.
- Whose primary learning goal is adult basic education or English as a
second language and they comply with the eligibility rules.
- Students over 16 and under 19 on 01.09.08.
- Plus Level 2 & Level 3 entitlement.*
Students eligible for discount on their tuition fees are required to pay
10% of any awarding body examination fee.
* Level 2 & 3 entitlement
Level 2 Entitlement? is an offer of free tuition, exam and awarding body fees if you are studying for your first full Level 2 or 3 qualification. You can be studying full or part-time. If you are employed and interested in this offer, please discuss this with your employer.
If you are 19 or over and undertaking your First Full Level 2 Qualification (eg. 5 GCSEs grade A*-C; BTEC First Diploma; GNVQ Intermediate; NVQ L2) you will not pay tuition fees.
If you are aged between 19 and 25 and undertaking your First Full Level 3 Qualification (eg. 2 A Levels/AVCEs; International Baccalaureate; BTEC National Certificate/ Diploma; GNVQ Advanced; NVQ L3) you will not pay tuition fees.
PART TIME and HE FAQs:
The fees listed on this website are fully inclusive of tuition. Additional
examination and awarding body registration are detailed where available.
Additional costs for materials are payable by all students. Additional
costs for residential elements may be paid at a later stage in the year.
I AM ON A LOW INCOME CAN I STILL CAN I GET ANY HELP?
The learner support fund is a fixed amount of money given to colleges
to help students who may have difficulties in completing their courses
because of financial hardship. Funds are awarded to individuals according
to need. However, please note this fund cannot usually assist with course
fees. We can assist with equipment, uniforms, travel and childcare.
MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE AND GRANTS
Are you entitled to the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Adult
Learning Grant (ALG) or Learner Support Fund (LSF)? - Click
here to find out more.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Pick up an application from Student Services.
OTHER INFORMATION
People from outside the EU may be liable to overseas fees.
A few courses are not funded by the Learning & Skills Council. In these
circumstances we cannot offer a discount on tuition fees for any student
and these are marked NR.
OTHER TRAINING COURSES
Courses run by the Employer Engagement Unit are priced separately. Please
telephone 01283 494496 for further details.
