Standard Fee

Most courses are £3.25 - £3.75 per hour with variations for specialist or small groups

Concessionary Fees

These are available to those on one of the following means tested benefits only:
Jobseeker Allowance, Council Tax//HousingBenefit, Income Support, Disability Living Allowance, Pension Guarantee Credit, working Tax Credit (household income of less than £15,050), and Unwaged dependants of these categories on accredited courses only.
Proof of entitlement must be provided
Please note the College is no longer able to offer concessions based purely on age, e.g. there is no over-60 concession.

No Fee

There is no fee for students aged 16-18yrs (as at 31/08/2008) on accredited courses, those studying English and Maths Skills for Life or for students with Learning Difficulties/Disabilities on discrete provision.
Please note that students attending English Language Skills for Life (ESOL/EFL) are no longer eligible for free tuition.

Non EU/EEA Students

The total course fee is doubled as the College receives no funding for these students.

Some SCOLA classes there are NO concessionary fees.
Affiliated groups pay a fee of £45.00 per annum

How to Pay (including instalments)

• Tuition fees shown are for the whole course.
• You should pay when you send your enrolment form - see payment methods.
• For courses of more than 16 weeks, you may pay in two equal instalments, half with your enrolment and half by 1 December (for September starts) and by 1 April for January/February starts.
• For all other courses, we would like you to pay in full, but if you cannot, please speak to the enrolling staff who will be happy to advise you.
• If you are on a low income, you may be entitled to help with fees, childcare costs and exam fees from the Learner Support Funds

Payment Methods

• By cheque made payable to SCOLA (please write your cheque guarantee card number on the back)
• By debit or credit cards, by completing the details on the enrolment form. Don't forget the issue number for Switch payments.
• Please do not send cash in the post.

ADDITIONAL FEE INFORMATION

• Tuition fees include £1 contribution towards the Student Association
  and equipment & resources
• An additional termly charge is included in the fee for certain subjects (e.g. Art classes which have a life model, Cookery, Flower Arranging, Jewellery, Photography & Pottery)
• Certain subjects such as small group tuition are charged at a special rate.
• Consumable materials such as clay etc. are not included. Cost of materials, books etc. remain the responsibility of the student.
• Examination/accreditation costs are in addition to course fees unless stated otherwise. This is payable when you register for the exam.
• Where data storage CD's are supplied for class use, they can be kept by students for £1.00.
  1GB data pens are available at Sutton reception for £10 each or 2 for £16
  

Refund Policy

The College reserves the right to close or amalgamate classes. Normally, course fees will only be refunded if the course is cancelled or closed early by the College. A partial refund may be given, except where the agreement of students has been sought to run the class for fewer weeks in preference to cancellation, should enrolments fall below the minimum required. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, course fees will not normally be refunded once the course has started. Any application for a refund, due to exceptional circumstances, will be considered by the Principal. In this event, each refund will be calculated from the date of application and will be subject to an administration fee of £15 per course. Full details of the College's refund policy are available on request from Centre offices.
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Download Refund form