Money Matters - 2009/10

[HOME FEES]

[OVERSEAS FEES - ADDITIONAL]

[EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE]

At South Cheshire College we are obliged to charge two levels of fee - the lower 'home' fee (for UK/EU residents) and the higher 'overseas' fee. There are certain categories of student who must be charged the home fee and those which must be charged an overseas fee. In addition, the type of course on which you are enrolled can affect the level of fee eg Further Education or Higher Education. If you are in any doubt as to your fee status, please do not hesitate to contact the Information Centre (telephone: +44 (0)1270 654654).

		As a basic guide 'Home' students fit into one of the following nine categories:

1)		Students who are settled and meet residence requirements in the UK

2)		European Union (EU) Nationals and their family members

3)		European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss workers and family members

4)		Child of a Swiss National

5)		Refugees, their spouse / civil partner and children

6)		Those not granted refugee status but allowed to remain in the UK with their spouse / civil partner and children, or still awaiting a decision on their asylum request

7)		Exchange students

8)		Children of Turkish workers

9)		Students from specified Overseas Territories of Britain and EU member states

In addition to the above there are special provisions for those students on courses of Further Education funded by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). For further advice or a copy of the guidance notes for students please telephone our Information Centre (telephone: +44 (0)1270 654654).

Students who do not fall into any of these categories are likely to be classed as 'Overseas' students. This is a complicated area and if you have any doubts about your fee status you should contact the Information Centre (telephone: +44 (0)1270 654654).

EU countries are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK (including Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Gibraltar). EEA countries are: all those listed above for the EU plus: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Norway.

Education Maintenance Allowance

http://ema.direct.gov.uk

EMA is a government scheme that is intended for students aged 16 and 17 years who are staying in further education. If you begin or are continuing a full-time course in September 2009 then you could receive up to £30 per week plus bonuses of up to £100 if you make good progress.

		EMAs have been developed to help young people from lower income households and you may be eligible to receive an EMA if you live in a household with an annual income of £30,810 or less.

		or more information and details of how to apply, please contact the Information Centre (telephone: +44 (0)1270 654654) and ask for the EMA office.

		National telephone helpline for young people and parents - 0800 121 8989 or visit http://ema.direct.gov.uk

[HOME FEES]

[OVERSEAS FEES - ADDITIONAL]

[EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE]