HE Fees and Finance

Fees for 2012

Higher National Diplomas (HND’s)

• Animal Management – £3,900 per year
• Business Management – £3,900 per year
• Equine Management – £3,900 per year

Foundation Degrees

• FdA Animal Behaviour and Welfare – £6,000 per year
• FdA Sports Coaching and Performance – £6,000 per year
• FdEd Children’s Development and Learning  – £4,500 per year

Despite the changes in the Governments fee policy we believe that this fee is fair and it encourages students from all walks of life to benefit from a Higher Education. We will deliver approximately 15 hours per week of study for each student.

Student Loans

There are changes currently being consulted on relating to how students can access loans from the Student Loan Company. In 2011/12 only students studying full-time were eligible for tuition fee loans, however in 2012 it may be possible for part-time students to be eligible for the first time. For further information about student loans and how to apply, follow this link to the Student Finance England website: www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

When considering the true cost of taking out a student loan you need to fully investigate the terms and conditions offered. The interest repayable on student loan is linked to the rate of inflation which is currently much higher than interest rates and interest accrues all the time the loan is outstanding. At present you cannot start paying off your loan until the April after you graduate. It may take you many more years to pay back your student loan than you expect.

Grants

New full-time students from lower income households are eligible for a non-repayable maintenance grant (either the Higher Education Grant or Special Support Grant) of up to £2,906 a year. How much you will get will depend on your income and that of your household. If that income is around £25,000 or less you are likely to be eligible for a full grant worth £2,906. Partial grants are likely to be available for those with a household income of between around £25,000 – £42,600.