Applying to Canterbury College. Course Fees and Costs.
It’s never too late to apply. You can apply to Canterbury College even if you have already applied to your school. Come to one of our Open Days and keep your options open.
Print & Post
You can print out the form and post it to us (application form for print)
If you are applying for an HND, Foundation Degree or BA/BSc Top Up Degree - please visit our Higher Education Application Pages
Once completed please send, or hand it to:
Student Admissions,
Canterbury College,
New Dover Road,
Canterbury,
Kent. CT1 3AJ
Kent Choices 4 U
Students can also apply to Canterbury College through Kent Choices 4 U.
If you are a Kent Year 11 learner you will have received an unlock (access) code through the post and from your school. Your parents/carers will also have received a letter about kentchoices4u.com. The code allows you to apply online to Kent schools and colleges through kentchoices4u.com
Fees
All our courses are marked with a Fee Code. To see if you are entitled to free fees, please check the Fee Code for your course against the details below.
Every effort has been made to provide accurate information and the College reserves the right to change fees and other costs and times, days and duration of the courses. All courses are offered subject to demand and student numbers and may be withdrawn if minimum numbers are not reached. The college does not accept any liability for errors or omission. Eligibility and information are subject to change and confirmation.
Fee Code A: Further Education Programmes
(Supported by the Funding Agency) If you are a school leaver, you will study a full-time programme which also includes tutorials and enrichment activities. For adults, these programmes will involve study up to 16 hours a week.
Fee Code B: Part-time courses:
You will not pay tuition fees on these courses if you fall into one of the categories above or 16-18 (unless on a work-based learning programme or where your employer is responsible) - otherwise fees are payable as shown. All fees include exam registration fees where applicable. For 2 year courses fees shown are payable per annum. In most cases the second year will be less as the exam registration has already been charged.
Fee Code C: Level 2 entitlement
Some courses that make a contribution to National Priority Education Targets are also potentially free to students who have not yet gained a qualification at that Level - If you are aged 19+ and do not already hold a full Level 2 qualification or higher (e.g. 5 GCSEs A-C, BTEC First Diploma, Intermediate GNVQ, NVQ 2 or equivalent) you may not have to pay course fees. Guidance is available from the College.
Fee Code D: Short courses
(not supported by the Funding Agency)
There is no fee remission on these courses and all students must pay the tuition fees.
Fee Code E: Higher Education Courses:
If you are applying for an HND, Foundation Degree or BA/BSc Top Up Degree - please visit our Higher Education Application Pages
Fee Code G: Level 3 entitlement
19-24 year olds studying a full Level 3 course for the first time may be able to study for free if they don’t already hold an existing full Level 3 qualification or higher. Additionally, students aged 25 years old and over who don’t already hold a full Level 2 qualification but are undertaking a ‘first full’ Level 3 course may also be eligible to study for free.
Access to Higher Education Course Fees - 2011-2012
Due to changes in Government funding for education, the criteria for course fees has changed. Previously students in receipt of certain benefits could receive assistance with their course fees.
Fee Code T2G: Train to Gain
These programmes are funded by the Train to Gain initiative, learners have to meet certain eligibility criteria in order to qualify. Please contact the Business Team on 01227 811278 for details.
Fee Code APPRENTICESHIP: Apprenticeship
You will not pay tuition fees for your apprenticeship if you are 16-18. If you are 19 or over your employer will need to contribute towards the cost of your Apprenticeship on an annual basis.
Course Fees
Your tuition and registration fees will be free if:
- You are 16 – 18 on 31st August 2012
- You are unemployed and in receipt of Jobseekers’ Allowance
- You are enrolling on your fi rst full Level 2 qualification course and are aged 19 - 23 (your tutor will advise you if your course is a full Level 2 qualification). To qualify for a free course, you must not have already achieved a FULL Level 2 qualifi cation. These include First Diploma, Intermediate GNVQ, NVQ Level 2 or 5 GCSEs at grade C or above
- You are following a programme of literacy and/or numeracy
- You are in receipt of Employment and Support Allowance (Workrelated Activity Group)
- You are going to follow a full Level 2 programme but need to complete a foundation level programme to begin with and are aged 19-23*
* 19-23 year olds studying a full Level 3 course for the fi rst time may be able to study for free if they don’t already hold an existing full Level 3 qualification or higher.
If you don’t qualify for a free course, you willneed to make a contribution to the course fees of approximately £1,100 per year (TBC) which can be paid in monthly instalments by Direct Debit. You will also need to pay for any examination or registration fees. Your tutor will be able to advise you of these before you start your course. Please note: these fee conditions apply to home students only. Some courses may attract costs for trips, materials, equipment etc. A list of these will be given to you at interview.
If you apply for a Higher Education course and already have an HE qualification, you need to check whether you are taking an equivalent or lower qualification - The Government no longer provides funding for students who are studying at the same level, or lower than, a qualification they already hold. Students who enrol on Foundation Degrees, students with disabilities and students in receipt of the Disabled Students’ Allowance are exempt from ELQ fees.
Additional Costs
Where ‘costs’ are shown, these are usually payable once the course starts and they cover specified equipment, materials and essential trips. Further information on costs is available from your tutor. Costs are payable by everyone but financial assistance can be available to cover these costs for people or dependants of people who are on benefit or low income. Please call 01227 811157 or visit our Student Information Centre.
International Students
Students from outside the EU will be liable for the full tuition fee of £5,000 per annum for full-time Further Education courses and £7,000 for Higher Education Courses.
Please call +44 (0)1227 811120.
