Fees and payment for courses
You may know that the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) provides substantial funding for the College and expects students to contribute to this funding through course fees. You may also have heard that there are changes in funding as a result of government priorities. Although these changes mean that there are increases in fees for courses, I know you will agree that fees are still very reasonable and offer excellent value for money. Many of our courses cost between £4 and £5 per hour - exceptionally good value when you compare this to what you would pay without a government subsidy.
As you will have also discovered, the Morley experience includes concerts, events, clubs, exhibitions as well as learning support, a library and learning centre and advice and information to support your progress to further learning opportunities. Many of these aspects of life at Morley are free.
Course Fees
Each course usually has two fees, a standard fee and a concessionary fee. Please check the section on concessionary fees to see if you are eligible. On a small number of courses only the standard fee is available.
If you are having difficulty paying your fees, please contact the Student Support information and advice team for further information.
How do I pay for courses?
You can pay:
• By cheque, with a valid cheque card, payable to Morley College
• By Mastercard, Visa, Switch, Delta or Maestro (Solo or Visa Electron cards are only accepted when enrolling in person)
• By cash (only when enrolling in person)
Fees
Registration fee
A registration fee of £8 per year is payable by all students when they enrol for the first time each academic year. It is non-refundable.
Examination fees
Information on examination fees will be provided in the first instance by the course tutor. Further information can be obtained from the Examination Office on 020 7450 1802.
Concessionary (reduced) fees
To be eligible for a concessionary fee you must provide current evidence including original documents (no older than three months) of your entitlement each time you enrol.
Important Note before enrolling: You cannot enrol by fax, email, telephone or post if:
- You are enrolling on a course needing tutor approval
- You are claiming a concessionary fee and need to provide evidence of your entitlement
You are able to claim a concessionary fee if you are:
• Receiving income-based benefit
• Dependent on a person in receipt of income-based benefit (please provide evidence of the benefit and your relationship to the recipient)
• In receipt of working tax credit or disabled person's tax credit. (Please provide the original full award certificate, detailing a household income of less than £15,276 - subject to change)
• Receiving housing or council tax benefit. (Please note that council tax exemptions and discounts are not classified as council tax benefits)
• Asylum seekers in receipt of a means-tested benefit (please provide evidence from the Home Office confirming your status)
• Receiving a UK state pension as your main source of income. Please do not claim this concession if you do not need it.
Late entry, transfers and refunds
Do I get a fee reduction if I join a course after its starting date?
No reduction in fees is available for late enrolment.
Can I transfer from one course to another?
Due to changes in funding and the high cost of administering transfers, we are no longer able to transfer students between courses, and enrolments cannot be transferred between students.
In what situations are refunds available?
Morley College will issue a refund when:
• We receive a written request at least 3 weeks before the start of the course. You will receive a refund of the course fee paid, less an administration fee of £10 to cover administration costs.
• We receive a request for a refund for valid educational reasons or if you think your request is covered by the Disability Discrimination Act.
• The college cancels a course and cannot offer a suitable alternative. In this case you can obtain a full refund and/or a shopping voucher as compensation for your disappointment.
We are only able to grant refunds which are in accordance with our refund policy. Please see the full refund policy on our website or on request from the college enrolment office or our student support office.
What financial support is there?
Hardship & Childcare Funds
If you are experiencing financial hardship then you may be eligible for help from the College's Hardship & Childcare Support Funds. We can help you with costs related to accredited courses such as materials, travel and examinations, and with childcare costs on some programmes of study. You will be expected to pay a contribution. You may also be able to make staged payments on some courses.
Applications for assistance must be made and assessed prior to enrolment. You cannot claim for the cost of courses after you have enrolled. We recommend that you arrange for an assessment before the July and September Advice Days to avoid a long wait on those days.
For further information on these funds please contact the Hardship Fund Officer, Pearl Flanders, on 020 7450 1855.
Opening hours:
Monday: 10am-1pm & 2.30-7.30pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 10am-1pm & 2.30-4.30pm
Please bring the following original documents with you: rent/mortgage agreements, letters from the Benefits Agency, wage slips (three months), loans and credit commitments, public utility bills, bank and building society statements, benefit/pension books. These documents will be returned to you.
Staged Payment Arrangements
For some courses with higher fees, it is possible for fees to be paid in instalments. A Special Payment Arrangements form is available for this purpose from the Enrolment Desk.
Special Notes on Fees
Are you an EU or Non-EU student?
Non-EU students pay more than the published course fee and cannot claim concessionary fees or other financial support.
Please call the student line on 020 7450 1889 to speak with an Enrolment Officer who will assess your individual situation and advise you on fees.
