Fees

1. Am I entitled to a college bursary?
   All Home students on West Thames College Higher Education [HND, Foundation Degree or BA Hons Degree - i.e. university level qualifications at Level 4 and higher.] courses* will receive a college bursary of £480.50 (2010-11) to help towards general costs. This is usually given out to students during the Spring term after their course has begun provided they have a good attendance record and are progressing well with their studies.
   Please note: If you course is accredited by a partner university (TVU, Kingston, St Mary's) then you will receive your bursary from the respective university (if eligible). International students are not eligible to receive a bursary.
2. Do I qualify for fee remission?

   You do not have to pay fees if you are:

   • A Home student [To be classed as a home student, you must have been a UK/EU resident for the last 3 years.] under 19 years at the start of your course;
   • Aged 19+ applying to study on your first full Level 2 qualification [A full-time or major Level 2 qualification such as: 5 GCSEs at grades A-C, NVQ Level 2, BTEC First Diploma or equivalent.];
   • Aged 19-25 years applying to study on your first full Level 3 qualification [A major or full-time Level 3 qualification such as: an A level programme, Access course, BTEC National Diploma, GNVQ Advanced, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.];
   • Studying on a basic skills course;
   • In receipt of (or a dependent of someone in receipt of) any of the following income-related benefits: Job Seekers' Allowance, Income Support, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, or Working Tax Credit/Pension Guarantee Credit with a household income of less than £15,050 (figure correct for 2010-11 but subject to change). However you may still have to pay the College Registration Fee.

   Please note: On many part-time courses no concessions apply. This will be stated on individual course factsheets.

3. How much are international fees for 2010-11?
   Further Education [A course at Entry level, Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3. Includes pre-university and vocational qualifications, full-time and part-time for all ages.] (Level 3 courses: £4,750
   Higher Education [HND, Foundation Degree or BA Hons Degree - i.e. university level qualifications at Level 4 and higher.] (Level 4-6 courses): £6,000
   All fees are for one year of study and are subject to change.
   Please note: fees for courses accredited by partner universities are set by the university and not West Thames College. Please call 020 8326 2020 or the accrediting university for further information.
4. What are your Higher Education fees for 2010-11?
   The 2010-11 fee for West Thames College HNDs (for Home students) is £3,000. The international student [International students are usually from outside the EU/EAA and have not been a UK resident for the last 3 years.] fee is £6,000. This fee is for one year of study.
   Please note: Some of our HNDs, Foundation Degrees and BA Hons Degrees are accredited by our partner universities and the respective university sets these fees.
   Your fees will usually be covered by your student loan which you should not usually have to pay back until after you have completed your studies and you are earning in excess of £15,000 per year.
5. When will FE course fees be set for 2010-11?
   Our fees for further education [A course at Entry level, Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3. Includes pre-university and vocational qualifications, full-time and part-time for all ages.] courses starting in 2010-11 have now been set and should be displayed on the specific course factsheet page. If you have any fees-related queries, please contact Registry on 020 8326 2301.