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Fees, Funding, Costs and Minimum Numbers
The Skills Funding Agency and the Young People’s Learning Agency fund some of our costs and they expect students to contribute through course fees, and to provide the detailed information required on the WMC enrolment form. This is so WMC can help these organisations obtain our funding from the European Union and improve services. In order to cover our costs, all our courses have minimum numbers. If they are not reached we will close the course and refund your fees.
College Fee
All students must pay a £6 college fee for every course they enrol on. Payment of the College Fee entitles you to use library, internet & other college facilities (you may need to book). Any student wishing to use college facilities but not enrolled on a course for that term will be required to pay a £29 membership fee which will last for rest of the the academic year.
Course Fees
Course fees cover your contribution to the college’s costs of teaching you. They are set out in the course listings. Most students now have to pay at least some course fees. But for many courses students on active benefits, JSA or ESA, do not have to pay any course fees. We reserve the right to change course fees, particularly in response to any changes in funding and student numbers.
Reduced Course Fees
There are three types of reduced course fees. They are set out in the course listings.
Senior fee: Students over 60 on a low income pay a reduced fee on many courses
Concession Fee: Students on certain benefits pay a reduced fee on most courses and a zero fee on some
JSA fee: Students on JSA or ESA benefits pay a zero fee on most courses.
In addition, zero fees apply to certain courses and students: e.g. 16-18 year olds, adults for English and Maths skills courses and, for certain courses, students without a Full Level 2 or under 25s without a Full Level 3.
Other Fees (Studio and Exam) plus other charges and costs
On some courses, an additional Studio fee is payable. It is shown in the course fees listing. If students use extra or very expensive materials, further charges may be made. And in some cases, students may need to buy their own materials from outside suppliers. Teachers will give details. On some courses you may have to pay an Exam fee (and some students will be able to ask for help to pay this fee). On some courses you will need to get and pay for a Criminal Records Bureau check (CRB) before you start the course.
Overseas Students
Overseas students who have come to the UK from outside the European Union pay £9 an hour and other applicable fees. Student Services will advise on your status.
Transfers
You can transfer to another course and transfer your fees to that course, provided you meet the entry requirements for it, there are spaces on it and you get the new teacher’s agreement. However, transfers cannot take place after the first 2 weeks of the course start.
Fee Refunds
Fee Refunds be given at all unless you cancel your place at least 2 weeks before the course starts. The £6 college fee is not refundable. We regret that refunds can no longer be given for illness, accident or other changes in your circumstances. But If the college cancels or closes a course, your fees will be refunded in full.
Outstanding Fees
You must pay any outstanding fees from previous years before you will be allowed to enrol.
