Tuition fees need to be paid by you or your employer unless you are eligible for fees remission (free fees).
Where a course is for more than one academic year, tuition fees are payable each year.
Some courses do require you to buy equipment and this will be advised when you speak to Student Services.
If your employer is paying your fees, please provide a letter from them stating that they will be responsible for all tuition and awarding body fees with an order number where required for invoicing.
Payment can be made by cash, by cheque, debit card or credit card and there are no charges for using your card to pay.
Easy payment terms are available. The college offers an instalment plan if your course fees are over £150. The number of instalments available depends on the cost and the length of your course and you will be asked to leave a deposit. All fees must be paid one month before the course end date. Contact us for more information.
Please note that once enrolled on a course, all fees will be expected to be paid in full even if you withdraw from your course.
Advanced Learner Loans are available for all Level 3 qualifications and technical Levels 4, 5 and 6 for learners ages 24 and above.
Learners aged 19 and above who already have a Level 3 qualification will also be able to access and Advanced Learner Loan for a further Level 3 qualification.
Loans are required to be repaid, however repayments are not required until you earn more than £21,000 a year.
| Employment Status | Qualification Level | ||||
| Level 1* | Level 2 | Level 3 | Maths & English Entry to GCSE | ||
| 16-18 (Age as at 31st August) |
N/A | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| 19-23 (Age on start date of course) |
Working (includes part time) |
Free if learner does not have a level 2 or level 3 qualification and needs to complete foundation or level 1 to progress to level 2 | First full level 2 qualification free only |
First full level 3 qualification free only. Advanced learning loans available for further level 3 qualifications | Free if learner does not have a GCSE Maths/English at grade C or above |
| On Benefits (including, Job Seekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Council Tax Benefit, Income Support, Housing Tax Benefit and Pension Credits) | Free (funded only courses) | Free (funded only courses) | First full level 3 qualification free only. Advanced learning loans available for further level 3 qualifications | Free if learner does not have a GCSE Maths/English at grade C or above | |
| Not working, not claiming benefit but actively seeking employment | Free (funded only courses) | Free (funded only courses) | First full level 3 qualification free only. Advanced learning loans available for further level 3 qualifications | Free if learner does not have a GCSE Maths/English at grade C or above | |
| 24+ (Age as at start date of course) |
Working (includes part time) |
Tuition Fees Payable | Tuition Fees Payable | 24+ loan or tuition fee payment required | Free if learner does not have a GCSE Maths/English at grade C or above |
| On Benefits (including, Job Seekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Council Tax Benefit, Income Support, Housing Tax Benefit and Pension Credits) | Free (funded only courses) | Free (funded only courses) | 24+ loan or tuition fee payment required | Free if learner does not have a GCSE Maths/English at grade C or above | |
| Not working, not claiming benefit but actively seeking employment | Free (funded only courses) | Free (funded only courses) | 24+ loan or tuition fee payment required | Free if learner does not have a GCSE Maths/English at grade C or above | |
Employment Status |
Qualification Level |
| N/A |
Level 1Free Level 2Free Level 3Free Maths & English Entry to GCSEFree |
Employment Status |
Qualification Level |
| Working (includes part time) |
Level 1Free if learner does not have a level 2 or level 3 qualification and needs to complete foundation or level 1 to progress to level 2. Level 2First full level 2 qualification free only Level 3First full level 3 qualification free only. Advanced learning loans available for further level 3 qualifications Maths & English Entry to GCSEFree if learner does not have a GCSE Maths/English at grade C or above |
| On Benefits (including, Job Seekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Council Tax Benefit, Income Support, Housing Tax Benefit and Pension Credits) |
Level 1Free (funded only courses) Level 2Free (funded only courses) Level 3First full level 3 qualification free only. Advanced learning loans available for further level 3 qualifications Maths & English Entry to GCSEFree if learner does not have a GCSE Maths/English at grade C or above |
| Not working, not claiming benefit but actively seeking employment |
Level 1Free (funded only courses) Level 2Free (funded only courses) Level 3First full level 3 qualification free only. Advanced learning loans available for further level 3 qualifications Maths & English Entry to GCSEFree if learner does not have a GCSE Maths/English at grade C or above |
Employment Status |
Qualification Level |
| Working (includes part time) |
Level 1Tuition Fees Payable Level 2Tuition Fees Payable Level 324+ loan or tuition fee payment required Maths & English Entry to GCSEFree if learner does not have a GCSE Maths/English at grade C or above |
| On Benefits (including, Job Seekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Council Tax Benefit, Income Support, Housing Tax Benefit and Pension Credits) |
Level 1Free (funded only courses) Level 2Free (funded only courses) Level 324+ loan or tuition fee payment required Maths & English Entry to GCSEFree if learner does not have a GCSE Maths/English at grade C or above |
| Not working, not claiming benefit but actively seeking employment |
Level 1Free (funded only courses) Level 2Free (funded only courses) Level 324+ loan or tuition fee payment required Maths & English Entry to GCSEFree if learner does not have a GCSE Maths/English at grade C or above |
If you are unsure whether you will need to pay any fees, please contact Student Services.
You can phone 01709 513355, email learn@dearne-coll.ac.uk or call in and see us.
Tuition fees are refundable in a small number of circumstances, for example if the course does not run or if you are unable to attend on medical grounds. Awarding body fees are not normally refundable as these are paid to a third party on your behalf.