There is financial support available to make this affordable and a valuable investment in your future.
There will be no upfront costs of the new fees, as with 2011. Tuition fee loans and loans for living costs are available for all students. In some cases students may be eligible for grants, depending on family income. Other support is available as follows:
NSP Scholarship
The National Scholarship Programme is a new national scheme, which will be piloted for students starting in 2012/2013.
Eligibility for Scholarships
The College will award these scholarships to ensure that the students in greatest need receive this targeted support.
- Ordinarily resident in England or the EU
- Liable to pay the new proposed fee £8,250
- A new full time undergraduate student starting for the first time in 2012
- Household income of £25,000 or less
And at least one or more of the following criteria will be used by the College to assess entitlement:
- Students with dependents
- Students who were looked-after children/care leavers
- Students with a diagnosed and statement supported disability who have applied for the Disabled Students Allowance
Please note: Meeting this criteria will not automatically mean an entitlement to a scholarship.
What is the award worth?
The National Scholarship Programme will provide benefit to certain eligible students. 40 scholarships are available to new entrants in 2012. These students will receive a fee waiver of £3,000 in their first year which means the first year tuition fees will be reduced to £5,250.
This award is a one year benefit and will not be repeated in subsequent years.
What should you do if you think you are eligible for the NSP Scholarship bursary?
Please click on the following link which will enable you to apply for the bursary. When applying for your Student Loan please state the full fees £8250 also remember to give permission to share your information with the College. 
NSP Scholarship form 2012-2013.pdf93k
Upon receipt of the application the bursary panel will meet and those eligible for the NSP bursary will receive notification either via email or letter.
Once this has been confirmed the College will notify the Student Loan Company and tuition fees will be adjusted in year.
Fee Waiver Bursary
A fee waiver is different to the National Scholarship
Those students whose household income is £25,000 or below but do not qualify for a national scholarship may still be eligible for a College fee waiver. The College wishes to ensure that the most disadvantaged students are not discouraged from applying. Therefore a fee waiver of £1,500 each year will be offered to all full-time undergraduate entrants whose household income is £25,000 or less. The actual fee for these students will therefore be £6,750 in 2012-2013.
Those students who have received the Scholarship (NSP) of £3,000 will not be eligible for the additional fee waiver in their first year. They may, however, be eligible to receive the Fee Waiver in their 2nd and 3rd years. This also includes those students topping up from a Foundation Degree to a BA Honours programme.
What to do if you believe you are eligible for a fee waiver bursary.
If you believe that you are entitled to a Fee Waiver bursary please ensure that you still apply for the £8250 tuition fee loan from the Student Loan Company also ensure that you give permission to share your information.
The College will be confirming after registration which individuals are entitled to the £1500 tuition fee waiver bursary directly to the Student Loan Company, your fees will be adjusted at this point.