Fees & Finances 13/14

(Foundation Degrees and HNDs)

 

Eligibility

All UK or EU citizens, resident in UK for the last 3 years and not funded for more than 1 year previously are entitled to apply.

 

Level of Support: Part-Time Students

All receive a loan to cover full cost of fees in the same way as full-time students. There is no help with living costs.

 

Level of Support: - Full-Time Students

All students are entitled to a Fee Loan, a Maintenance Loan to help with living costs and those from lower income households will in addition receive a (non-repayable) Maintenance Grant.

Fee Loan
This covers full cost of fees, thus nothing to pay upfront.

Maintenance Loan
All receive this to help with living costs. The amount varies depending on your household income. The calculation below is based on 2012 entry for those aged 25+ years or living independent of parents for 3+ years. The loan for applicants under 25 years, living in parental home is approximately 20% less. Detailed information on the 2013 entry loan will be released in January 2013.

Household Income	£25,000	£30,000	£35,000	£40,000	£50,000	£60,000
Maintenance Loan	£3823	£4292	£4761	£5230	£4788	£3788

 

Maintenance Grant
If eligible, (see household income), you will get this non-repayable grant as well. Figures below are for 2013 entry.

Household Income	£25,000	£30,000	£35,000	£40,000	£50,000	£60,000
Maintenance Loan	£3354	£2416	£1478	£540	£0	£0

 

Strode Hardship Funds
Students in hardship during their course may be entitled to help. Contact Strode Student Support.

National Scholarship Awards
These are specifically for those on Strode HND or Foundation Degrees. The awards are based on need and are available for up to four full time students and one part time student. Further information will be made available to successful applicants.

 

Repaying the Loan

Repayment only begins in the April after the course finishes and only if earning over £21,000. Interest above inflation is not charged after this unless your earnings are over £21,000. If earnings drop below this, repayments stop. Repayments are deducted at source like tax.

 

How to Apply

to Student Finance England (SFE) and further information Apply online (January 2013 onwards) at www.gov.uk/browse/education or ring SFE 0845 3005090 for a paper application. This information is intended as a guide only. Contact SFE for more details.

 

Tuition Fees

Full or Part Time	Definition	Period of Study	2013/14 fees
Full Time	Foundation Degree (Plymouth University)	First year	£6,500
Full Time with ELQ status	Foundation Degree (Plymouth University)	First year	£6,500 per year
Part Time	Foundation Degree (Plymouth University)	Over 3 years	£4,335 per year
		Over 4 years	£3,250 per year
Part Time with Equivalent Level Qualification (ELQ) status	Foundation Degree (Plymouth University)	Over 3 years	£4,335 per year
		Over 4 years	£3,250 per year
Module infill*	Foundation Degree (Plymouth University)	Per Module	£1,000
* Failed module resits with attendance, will be charged at a per-module fee, as determined by the Deputy Principal.
Full Time	Higher National Diploma (Edexcel/Pearson)	First Year	£6,500
Accreditation of Prior Learning	Accreditation for Prior Learning (APL) - recognised Where students seek to enter a programme with specific credit arising from work undertaken on another institution’s programme recognised as being equivalent to this university’s programme, there is a charge (25% of normal fee for relevant credits). Accreditation for Prior Learning (APL) - not recognised Where students seek to enter a programme with specific credit arising from work undertaken on another institution’s programme not recognised by or known to this university, there is a charge (50% of normal fee for relevant credits). Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) Where students seek credit for learning that arises from programmes at a level different from that of the programme they wish to enter, with specific credit, or for learning arising from other relevant experience, there is a charge (100% of normal fee for relevant credits)
International Students If you have been resident in the UK for less than 3 years and wish to study one of our HE courses please contact the Admissions team for further details: admissions@strode-college.ac.uk

 

Children, Disability or Medical Condition

You may also be entitled to additional financial support if you have children or other dependants or have a disability or chronic medical condition.

Students with a disability, an on-going medical condition or a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, may qualify for a non-repayable Disabled Students’ Allowance. This allowance is applied for through Student Finance England.

If you have children or other dependants you may also be eligible for a grant to cover some of your childcare costs.

 

Part-Time Work

Strode College recognises that more and more students are working while studying, mainly to fund their fees and avoid onerous debts. The College will do its best to build timetables which require 2 days in college so that a part time job can be found. Many students work in Clarks Village part-time and study too.