Students aged 16 - 18
If your child is a UK student and aged 16 - 18, they can study a full-time course at ncn for free.
Students aged 16–18 are also not normally charged examination and registration fees, but may have to pay if they fail to sit an examination, have poor attendance or want to re-sit an examination.
Students aged over 19
Full-time course fees are payable for all students aged 19 or over.
You may be entitled to full tuition fee reduction if, when your child enrols, you can provide the College with evidence that they fit within one of the fee remission categories:
- Aged 19+ and studying their first full Level 2 or 3 qualification, having not achieved a full level 2 qualification before;
- Aged 19–24 years, holding a full Level 2 qualification and studying for their first full Level 3 qualification;
- In receipt of job-seekers allowance;
- Aged 19+ and in receipt of a means tested benefit or an unwaged dependent of such a person;
- Aged 19+ and an Asylum Seeker who has legally been in the UK for longer than six months and receiving an equivalent of income-based benefit (assistance under the terms of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999), or an Asylum Seeker receiving ‘Section 4 (Immigration and Asylum Act 1999)’ support;
- An offender, serving their sentence in the community;
- Taking learning aims that are funded as basic skills, excluding English for Speakers of Other Languages;
- A Refugee in receipt of income-based (formerly known as means-tested) benefits.
You are advised to check whether their chosen course qualifies for full Level 2 or 3 tuition fee remission prior to enrolment, as not all Level 2 and 3 courses have full Level 2 or 3 status.
Students aged 19+ may also have to pay examination and registration fees.
Additional Fees
You may have to pay for some equipment and materials, depending on the chosen course. For example, some courses require a uniform, specialist clothing or equipment. Fee remission does not apply to these items and you may be required to obtain these items for the start of the course. However, your child may be eligible for Learner Support Funding to contribute towards the cost of materials or equipment, which will be paid as a reimbursement.
In any event, you are advised to discuss any fees associated with the course at interview. You are also encouraged to contact the College prior to enrolment for the latest fee arrangements.
If you have any queries about tuition fees, please contact ncn on 0115 9 100 100.