The courses we offer may have changed since we printed this guide. Contact 020 7613 9123 / info@hackney.ac.uk to check before you enrol.


Fees, financial support and how you can pay (continued)


020 7613 9123 www.hackney.ac.uk


For courses in this guide on page 26 onwards, you may pay no tuition fee if:


You are aged 19 or older, for a course up to and including Level 2, if: Ÿ You are a Home Student, and:


Ÿ You are unemployed or you want to progress in work and you are claiming JSA, Work-Related ESA or Universal Credit because you are unemployed.


Ÿ You are unemployed, receiving state benefits not listed above and you believe the skills and training from your course will help you to enter employment.


Ÿ You are studying English or maths up to and including Level 2, (except ESOL unless your circumstances are covered in the points above).


You are aged 19-23 on the day you start your course if: Ÿ You meet the criteria in the section above for 19+ students, or,


Ÿ You are a Home Student, and


Ÿ You don’t already have a full Level 2 qualification (NVQ Level 2, 5 GCSEs at A*-C or equivalent) and you need an entry or Level 1 qualification to step up to level 2.


Ÿ You are studying your first full Level 2 qualification. Ÿ You are studying your first full Level 3 qualification.


Ÿ You are studying your first Level 4 or above qualification (not HE) without having achieved a Level 3.


If you do need to pay a fee: There are a number of ways to pay. You may also be able to get help with your fees.


Ÿ If there is a fee, most students pay their full fee when they enrol.


Ÿ Don’t worry, if you are unable to do this, we can help you with costs by arranging for you to pay in instalments in many cases.


Ÿ We have a limited Learner Support Fund and can also give advice on external funds and bursaries to support our learners with costs related to studying.


Ÿ Some students’ fees are paid by their employer or another sponsor. In these cases you will need a letter from them.


Ÿ For information about Advanced Learner Loans see below.


Ÿ If you are an international student please contact us for the international student application process and costs.


If you’re aged 24+ and studying at Level 3 or above, or aged 19-23 and you’ve already got a Level 3 qualification: You will need to pay a fee but you could take out an Advanced Learner Loan. You won’t need to start paying it back until you’re earning £21,000 per year. Bursaries are also available to help some students with costs related to studying.


Before taking out any loan, you should consider all your options. If you want advice on managing your finances, you can get impartial advice from the Money Advice Service at moneyadviceservice.org.uk


For more information and to apply for this loan, visit www.gov.uk/advancedlearnerloan


Our advisers can give you information and support in applying for loans. The College has a dedicated Loans Coordinator who can support you with the applications process and answer any questions you may have – ask at Customer Services if you would like some specific support.


12 Hackney Community College Adult Course Guide 2016/2017


All courses are subject to change and may be cancelled without prior notice as a result of funding changes or low demand. You may be eligible for a discounted tuition fee on some courses, but you will need to check with us. Students who pay a tuition fee may also pay an exam fee if applicable. This is just a guide to the courses we offer; check www.hackney.ac.uk or 020 7613 9123 for up-to-date information.


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