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Our fees are based upon guidelines issued by the Learning Skills Council (LSC) which provides the funding for our courses. However, many students at Southwark College are entitled to a fee concession which means that they are exempt from the tuition fee. There is also a £35 College registration fee for most courses paid once per year (£25 for those who enrol before August 1st 2009). Fee Concessions For most College courses, there is no fee if you are able to show that you are:
As there are some exceptions, you are advised to check when you enrol. You must provide original and current evidence of the benefit you are receiving. You will be required to pay the £35 registration fee unless you are in receipt of vouchers, or enrol on a Basic Skills or ESOL course. Fee Payment You can pay by: Cash, Cheque, Debit Card, Credit Card (Visa and Mastercard). Instalments Home students with tuition fees greater than £350, can pay 50% plus the registration fee, at enrolment and the remainder in instalments paid by standing order. International students must pay all fees in full at the time of enrolment. Home student status Home student status applies to those who have permanent residence in the UK and have been resident in the UK for three years. EU nationals and their children who have lived in the European Economic Area for three years refugees (recognised by the UK government) and their families those who applied for asylum and have been granted exceptional leave to enter/remain in the UK. For more information - http://www.ukcosa.org.uk/pages/advice.htm International students International (overseas) students are charged the full cost for their course. Please note that if you are on a student visa, you are required to be on a course of at least 15 hours per week at a single institution. The tuition fee for full-time International Student at Southwark College in 2009-2010 is £4,550 per year. Students who do not have home-student status enroling on part-time courses will be required to pay £10.10 per hour per week for their course.There may be small extra costs for administration and exams, course materials, books and equipment. Refunds Refunds are not given once the course is started unless:
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