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Somerset College



Student Services - Money Matters



Students studying for a Degree level qualification part-time

  • Part-time students pay the same fees as full-time students, but will have to pay if starting a course.
    A three installment payment plan is available
  • Help is available for part-time students from low income households. You can get a non-repayable grant of around £1125 (means tested) to help with the fees and an additional non-repayable grant of up to £250 to help meet other costs associated with your course.
  • You can also apply to the Access to Learning Fund if you experience particular financial difficulties during your course.
  • For an overview of funding available to help with childcare costs whilst you are studying click here.

Visit www.direct.gov.uk for more information on grants for part-time learners.