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90 days after the due date may be passed to a Debt Collection Agency, and your access to College facilities may be withdrawn.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 or 028 7127 6033
Concessionary (Reduced) 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 (within the last 3 months) from your Benefit Office stating that you are in receipt of benefit. |
| People entitled to Reduced Fees | Evidence required - Enrolling by Post or in Person |
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A current letter (within the last 3 months) from the Department of Social & Family Affairs stating that you are in receipt of benefit. |
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Book/Letter from Pensions Office and appropriate fee. (within the last 3 months) |
| 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
| UK Resident Students | |
Level |
Part-time option |
Higher National Certificate Foundation Degree NVQ level 4 |
Fee grant and course grant available from studentfinanceni. Students should complete a PTG1 form  |
Further Education Level 2 Diploma Level 3 Diploma NVQ 1-3 |
Fee grant and course grant available from studentfinanceni. Students should complete a part time Further Education Award form |
Part Time Higher Education Funding
Student’s studying part time higher education courses such as HNC’s, NVQ 4 may apply for part time assistance through student finance ni. Please find information below detailing the types of funding available.
Fee Grant
A fee grant is available to part time higher education students, as long as the course is at least 50% of an equivalent full time course. The amount you get depends on how intensive your course is. See table below for the different rates of grant.
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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 |
£1230 |
Course Grant
A course grant is also available to assist students with books and materials for your course. The grant pays up to £265 for the year.
Forms & Deadlines
You should complete a PTG1 form which will be available from Student Services in mid-august. The forms will also be available to download from www.studentfinanceni.co.uk
Additional Links
Studentfinanceni.co.uk
Part Time Further Education Funding
Students studying part time further education courses such as Level 2 & 3 diplomas, NVQ’s, may apply for funding through studentfinanceni. Please see information below detailing the different types of funding available.
Course Grant
A grant of up to £265 is available to assist with the cost of books and stationery; this is a means tested non repayable grant.
Fee Grant
A grant of up to £465 is available to assist with the cost of course fees. This is also a means tested non repayable grant
The below table gives a breakdown of entitlement, depending on income
Household income |
Fee Grant |
Course Grant |
Up to £15,000 |
£465 |
£265 |
£15,001 - £20,000 |
£275 |
£157 |
£20,001 - £25,000 |
£185 |
£105 |
£25,001 and over |
NIL |
NIL |
Childcare for Part Time Further Education students
You can claim a childcare grant if you are using registered or approved childcare. The amount you get depends on your household income. The table below gives you an idea about the support available:
Household Income |
1 child |
1 child |
2 or more children |
2 or more children |
Up to £21,330 |
£33 |
£65 |
£56 |
£110 |
£21,331 - £26,160 |
£28 |
£56 |
£48 |
£95 |
£26,161 - £31,580 |
£20 |
£39 |
£34 |
£67 |
£31,581 - £38,805 |
£10 |
£20 |
£17 |
£34 |
£38,806 + |
No Funding |
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Forms and Deadlines
To apply for the grant you should complete a part time further education award form, also available from Student Services
To apply for childcare you should complete a CG2 form, also available from student services. There are no set deadlines for childcare applications, but it is advisable to get it in early to ensure prompt payments to childcare provider.
Additional Links
Click here for the ‘guide to financial support for further education students in 2011/2012’
Hardship Funds
The Hardship Fund is intended to provide support to learners who are experiencing exceptional financial difficulty with meeting costs associated with learning such as fees; accommodation; books; materials; travel etc
Basic eligibility
Students must be:
- Enrolled on a course that is more than 4hrs a week
- Have been resident in NI for 3 years before the start of the course
- Have exhausted all other relevant funding options
- Demonstrate financial hardship
Payments
Payments are made each month and are paid directly into the Students bank account. Typically Students do not have to repay this, but may be asked to repay if they abandon their course.
The amount payable is primarily based on household income.
| EU Resident (incl ROI) | |
Level |
Part-time option |
Higher National Certificate Foundation Degree NVQ level 4 |
Fee grant available from EU Customer Services Team in Darlington. Students should complete an EUPTG1 form. |
Level 2 Diploma Level 3 Diploma NVQ 1-3 |
Fee grant is available from studentfinanceni. Students should complete a part time Further Education Award form. |
Part Time Funding for EU Residents (includes ROI students)
Students studying part time higher education courses such as part time HNDs, Foundation Degrees, NVQ 4, Degrees may apply for part time funding through EU Customer Services Team in Darlington, to assist with tuition fees only.
Fee Grant for part-time higher education students
If you're classed as an eligible EU student, you can apply for the Fee Grant if:
- you're studying in England, Northern Ireland or Wales
- your course lasts for at least one year - and won't take more than twice as long to complete as an equivalent full-time course
- your household income is below a certain amount
How much you can get depends on your household income, personal circumstances and on the 'intensity' of your course - but the maximum available is £1,230 for and 2011/12.
Applying for the Fee Grant
You should complete a EUPTG1 form which will be available from Student Services in August 2011
Working out course ‘intensity’
'Intensity' is how long the course takes to complete compared to an equivalent full-time course. Your university or college will be able to tell you the intensity of your course.
Intensity of course |
Maximum Fee Grant 2011/12 |
50-59% full-time intensity |
£820 |
60-74% full-time intensity |
£985 |
75% or more full-time intensity |
£1,230 |
Fee Grant for part-time further education students
Students studying part time further education courses such as part time NVQ 1-3 or National Diplomas level 1-3, may apply for part time funding through EU Customer Services Team in Darlington, to assist with tuition fees only.
This is means tested so the amount you get depends on your household income. Please see table below for information:
Household income |
Fee Grant |
Up to £15,000 |
£465 |
£15,001 - £20,000 |
£275 |
£20,001 - £25,000 |
£185 |
£25,001 and over |
NIL |
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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