Part-Time Fees & Finance
The tuition fee for each Part-Time course can be found on the course description page or in the Part-Time Prospectus. In addition to the tuition fee there may also be an additional fee (exam/registration fees or material costs) which may be subject to change.
The Concessionary Fee shown is the tuition fee you will pay if you are entitled to a reduced fee - see below.
Tuition and material fees must be paid on enrolment. The College offers a fee payment instalment plan - this applies only to tuition fees. Exam fees are payable as per Exam Body and College Administration deadlines - usually within the first term.
Pay in Instalments
If your tuition fee is more than £100 you may pay a deposit of the lower of 40% of the fee, or £100, and the balance in instalments as outlined as follows:
| Less than or equal to £100 | Full fee payable on enrolment | ||
| £101 - £400 | Lower of £100 or 40% of fee NB: Minimum Deposit -£100 |
3 | Minimum monthly direct debit £50 |
| More than £400 | Lower of £100 or 40% of fee | 4 | |
Note: Anyone wishing to pay by instalments must set up a direct debit. Payments will be debited on the 5th of each month, commencing the month after enrolment.
Exam Fee / Qualifications
Students will have to pay a £2.00 administration fee on top of their exam fee for all qualifications.
Fee Refunds
Fees will be refunded in full if the College cancels a course. If you are unable to continue with your course for medical reasons, then a refund may be allowed. In this case, a £10 administration fee will be charged.
Fee Waiver
In exceptional circumstances the Director may waive fees due.
Reduced Fees
Reduced fees (or Consessionary Fees) are offered to those who meet the criteria outlined in the table below. If you qualify, you must show the necessary evidence at the time of enrolment. Otherwise you will have to pay full fee to secure your place.
Unpaid Fees
Any fee unpaid 90 days after the due date may be passed to a Debt Collection Agency, and your access to College facilities may be withdrawn. You may also be invited to leave your course. You will not be allowed to enrol on any new course at the College until all previous outstanding fees are paid in full.
Difficulty Paying Fees
You may be entitled to a concessionary fee or some support in paying the tuition fee for your chosen course. For information on the support that you may be entitled to please contact Student Services or visit the Student Support section:
Limavady: 028 7127 8770
Derry / Londonderry, Strabane: 028 7127 6010
Concessionary Fees
Reduced fees apply to the following groups of people. If you qualify for reduced fees, you MUST provide the necessary evidence given below at the time of enrolment. In order to receive a concessionary fee you must have a copy of the benefit evidence or date of birth with you when you are enrolling OR the form overleaf must be fully completed.
| People entitled to Reduced Fees | Evidence required - Enrolling by Post or in Person |
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A current TC602 form stating Working Tax Credit and total income shown (see footnote) and appropriate fee. |
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A current letter stating that you are in receipt of Pension Credit or In receipt of relief under the new Rates Relief Scheme. |
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A current letter from your Benefit Office stating that you are in receipt of benefit or have the form overleaf completed and authorised and enclose appropriate fee. |
| People entitled to Reduced Fees | Evidence required - Enrolling by Post or in Person |
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A current letter from the Department of Social & Family Affairs stating that you are in receipt of benefit or have the form overleaf completed, authorised and enclose appropriate fee. |
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Book/Letter from Pensions Office and appropriate fee. |
| People entitled to Reduced Fees | Evidence required - Enrolling by Post or in Person |
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Current Student Card or Letter from School/College and appropriate fee. |
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Birth Certificate or Passport and appropriate fee. |
Evidence
If you have lost or misplaced your TC602 form, to request a copy you should contact HM Revenue & Customs Helpline on 0845 300 3900 between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm, seven days a week.
Further & Higher Education Finance & Grants
| What does it cover | Tuition Fees up to £465
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| Age Range | 19 or over on 1 July 2010 |
| Course Type | NVQ Levels 1, 2 or 3 National Certificates University Access Courses |
| Previous Study | You must be progressing to the next level eg if you have Level 2, then you can apply for Level 3 |
| Number of Hours | Course must be for one academic year or more and at least 8 hours per week (can be made up of taught hours + compulsory placement hours, if applicable) |
| Residency | Be ordinarily resident in Northern Ireland, UK, Channel Islands, or Isle of Man for 3 years immediately before the first day of your course |
| Hardship Fund (Link) | If you have severe financial hardship you may also apply to the College Hardship Fund |
| Attendance | Must be at least 80%. Awards will be adjusted or withdrawn for poor attendance |
| Deadline | 30 September 2010 |
| DSA (Link) | Extra help for students with physical or mental health difficulties. DSA1 Form |
Help with fees (UK and EU students)
If you are a part-time higher education student and studying at least 50% of an equivalent full-time course you may be entitled to a grant towards your fees and a grant towards your course costs. Entitlement to the grants will depend on your income and that of your husband, wife or partner and there is no age limit for this support.
Your local Student Finance NI office will work out how much support you can get. You will not have to repay this help.
Students who already have a degree cannot normally apply for this support.
Fee Grant
In 2010/2011 there will be three different rates of fee grant depending on how intensive your course is.
Maximum fee grant
Less than 60% of the full-time course £820
Equivalent to 60% to 74% of the full-time course £985
Equivalent to 75% or more of the full-time course £1,230
Course grant
In 2010/2011 the maximum course grant is £265 and does not depend on how intensive your course is.
Maximum amounts (Fee Grant + Course Grant)
The total maximum amounts available to part-time students therefore are:
For students on a part-time course equivalent to less than 60% of the full-time course
Up to £1,085 (Fee grant of up to £820 and course grant of up to £265).
For students on a part-time course equivalent to 60% to 74% of the full-time course
Up to £1,250 (Fee grant of up to £985 and course grant of up to £265).
For students on a part-time course equivalent to 75% or more of the full-time course
Up to £1,495 (Fee grant of up to £1,230 and course grant of up to £265).
You can get an application form (PTG1) from the university or college or your local Student Finance NI office (from August 2010). The form will also be available to download from www.studentfinanceni.co.uk from that date. You should send applications to your local Student Finance NI office.
Hardship Funds
Part-time students in Further or Higher Education can apply for Hardship Funds, providing the course is more than 4 hours per week. Application forms are available from student services from September 2010. You must apply to studentfinanceni in the first instance
For more information on hardship funds then visit the hardship funds FAQ's
Useful Contact Details
Derry/Londonderry
Michelle Breslin
Student Finance
02871276033
michelle.breslin@nwrc.ac.uk
Emmett Rice
Student Finance
02871276010
emmet.rice@nwrc.ac.uk
Limavady
Esther Mawhinney
Student Finance
02871278770
esther.mawhinney@nwrc.ac.uk
Western ELB
1 Hospital Road
Omagh,
BT79 0AW
Tel: 028 8241 1411
North Eastern ELB
County Hall
182 Galgorm Road
Ballymena,
BT42 1HN
Tel: 028 2565 3333
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