MANSFIELD AND BASSETLAW COMMUNITY COURSES
FEE INFORMATION†
Help with fees
Learners on eligible income-related benefits and their dependants may be entitled to a fee concession – that is, their tuition fees may be waived or reduced. Not all courses qualify for fee waiver. In addition, there are some funds available to help with course fees (for those not on income-related benefits), accreditation fees, essential books or equipment, and childcare. You will be asked for evidence of financial hardship, eg proof of benefit, evidence of low household income (usually below £15,276 gross a year) or difficulty in balancing income and expenditure. Help is limited to three courses a year. Ask your local contact or ring 0115 9628400 for an application form.
Multiple course discount (discounted fee)
Full fee payers attending 2 or more courses at the same time will be entitled to a discount on the second or further courses. Full fee is payable for longest course.
Concession A has been withdrawn We will no longer be offering a concession to those receiving any of: Incapacity Benefit, Invalid Care Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance, Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance. If you receive any of these benefits you can apply to the Region’s Learner Support Fund (please see above) for help with course fees if your gross annual household income is less than £15,276.
Eligible income-related benefits:
Please bring evidence of your benefit status to the first class
| Jobseeker’s Allowance (income or contribution based) | Council Tax Benefit (but not Council Tax discounts) |
| Income Support | Pension Guarantee Credit only |
| Employment and Support Allowance (income-related) | Asylum seekers in receipt of a letter from Asylum Support and who have been in the UK legally for 6 months |
| Working Tax Credit, with a gross household income below £15,276 a year | If you are an unwaged dependant (as defined by Job Centre Plus) of someone who receives the income-related benefits listed you will not pay a fee |
| Housing Benefit |
†Please note: courses funded through Nottinghamshire County Council Adult & Community Learning Service (indicated as ACLS) are free if you receive certain benefits but no discount is available for second or further courses. Help is not available with fees from the WEA Learner Support Fund if you are on a low income on ACLS funded courses.
