City of Westminster College is the champion of affordable, quality education for its further and higher education courses.
Fee assessment and status
In order to calculate your fees we assess the information that you supply on the application and enrolment form.
The fees that you pay for your course(s) will depend on your personal circumstances, and we take into account a number of factors, such as your status (home or international), your age, the course (part-time or full-time) and whether you are receiving any benefits. If you tell us that you are receiving certain income-based benefits, or that you have a special visa on your passport or immigration papers, we will ask you to provide documents to verify this information. If you are in receipt of certain kinds of benefits you may qualify for a reduced fee.
What do I need to pay?
Types of fees payable:
- Tuition fee – this varies depending on the course.
- Enrolment fee – this is a one-off charge of £30, payable by all students .
- Registration/Examination fees – you may be required to pay a fee for registration, examinations, certifications or accreditations with awarding/professional bodies.
- Extra costs (materials) – these may include equipment, field trips, books, special clothing or other similar items.
Check which fees are relevant to you:
Paying your fees
All students have to pay half a third of their tuition at enrolment. If you are sponsored or receive a student or career development loan your fees will be paid directly to the College by the sponsoring organisation. Non-payment of your tuition will result in one, or more, of the following sanctions:
- Withdrawal of library loan/computer facilities including access to the College buildings
- Referral to our external debt collection agency(s).
Exclusion from the College instalment payment plan for fees and requirements to pay all outstanding fees in full, if application made to study in a new academic year.
Refunds
Refunds are at the discretion of the College and will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. Please note: the administration charge of £30 is a non –refundable deposit.
A standard administration charge of £30.00 will also apply to cover any recruitment costs the College incurs. This amount will be deducted from any refund that might be agreed.
Employer/Sponsor
If your employer or sponsor has agreed to pay your fees, we will invoice them directly for payment of the fees associated with your course. You will not be able to complete your enrolment without providing us with a letter from your employer/sponsor, on company or organisation headed paper, with a dated and signed purchase order number.
Alternatively, you may complete the Employer Sponsor Form, available from the Information and Advice Centre or Click here to access the form. Should circumstances arise where we do not receive the course fees due, the responsibility for payment of any outstanding fees will rest with you.