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Concessions are allowed for the following personal circumstances:
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Course code ends with F
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Most other courses
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Registered unemployed or on job seekers' allowance and receiving benefit.
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C
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B
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Receiving council tax benefit, housing benefit, income support, working tax credit* or pension guarantee credit.**
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C
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B
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Any unwaged dependent of those listed above.
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C
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B
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Receiving disablility living allowance, incapacity benefit or invalid care allowance.
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B
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B
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Aged 16-18 (minimum age 16 on 1 September of the current academic year).
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Free
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No concessions
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Aged 60 plus before starting the course and not employed for more than 16 hours per week.
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B
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B
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* If you receive working tax credit you will be asked to produce an award notice on enrolment. A concession can only be claimed if your household income is less than £15,050 (see page 2 of your award notice). This figure is subject to change.
** If you receive a pension guarantee credit, you will be asked to prodcue an award notice on enrolment.
Please note:
- There are no concessions allowed on extra charges. These include:
- course registration fees,
- resources,
- examination board registration fees,
- examination administration and examination fees.
- Concessions are not available on some courses, this includes Saturday courses.
You will be required to show proof of benefit at enrolment if you are claiming a fee concession.
Other fee concessions
Planning on studying for an NVQ but not entitled to a 100 per cent tuition fee concession?
Make an appointment to speak to a nextstep adviser to find out about Level 2 entitlement. If you are studying for your first Level 2 qualification, you may qualify for free tuition fees, so will only have the registration fee and assessment costs to pay.
Fee concessions for Level 3 studies
If you are aged between 19 and 25 years and studying for your first full Level 3 qualification, you may qualify for free tuition fees, so will only have the registration fee and assessment costs to pay. Make an appointment to speak to the Curriculum Manager. If you are eligible, you will be asked to complete a self-declaration to confirm that you do not have a full Level 3 qualification and it is your intention to complete one.
The course directories and course information sheets show the fees to be paid. Please use the contact details below if you need guidance on fees and your personal circumstances.
Financial help
There is a fund available offering some limited financial support to learners who receive means-tested benefits and are studying for qualifications. The Learner Support Fund (LSF) offers assistance with childcare, travel costs, tuition and examination fees. Please enquire.
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