Paying for your course
- Cheques should be made payable to Craven College. Payments may be made by credit or debit card either in person, or by phone. Please note, to pay by phone you must have sent your enrolment form to us beforehand, and have ticked the appropriate box, following which we will call you
- For most courses, you may enrol and pay online at: craven-college.ac.uk/part-time
- A monthly direct debit option is available for annual course fees of £400 or more, excluding examination, registration fees or other costs. In such cases 20% of the course fee, plus any other examination/registration/ additional fees must be paid at enrolment, with the remaining balance spread over six equal payments for courses starting in September
- If you are claiming a concessionary fee, then you will need to provide the required evidence when enrolling
- Where fees are to be paid wholly or in part by an employer/sponsor, confirmation in writing must be produced at enrolment
- Where a course runs over 2 or more years you will be required to pay fees at the start of each academic year
- If a student who is currently on an HE or FE course would like to attend a Community Learning course they must pay the full fee
- Loans may be available from Student Finance England for Higher Education courses
- Adults aged 19+ can apply for the Advanced Learner Loan if studying for Certificates or Diplomas at Level 3 or above, please call Central Admissions on 01756 791 411
Exam, Registration & other costs
Exam fees and registration fees must be paid at enrolment.
Fees vary depending on your chosen course. They are set out in the course listings along with additional costs, for example, exam and registration fees and membership of professional bodies, as available at the time of going to print.
Financial Support
You may not need to pay course fees depending on your age, qualifications, or income.
Many adult learners qualify for free or reduced-cost courses, particularly in subjects like English, maths, and digital skills. Use the information below to see what support you may be eligible for.
Free courses
You may not need to pay any fees if you enrol on the following courses and meet these age requirements:
If you are 19+ and enrolling on:
- English and Maths (up to and including Level 2)
- Essential Digital Skills qualifications (up to and including Level 1)
If you are 19 to 23 (inclusive) and enrolling on:
- Level 1 (for certain courses if you do not have a full Level 2)
- Full Level 2 if not already holding a full Level 2
- Full Level 3 if not already holding a full Level 3
For courses funded by the Department for Education (DfE), you may not need to pay any fees if you come into any of these categories:
Aged 19+ studying up to and including Level 2 (or Level 3 if the course falls under the Free Courses for Jobs Scheme) if:
- You have a gross personal salary of less than £26,800 per annum (this does not include any benefits being paid)
- You are claiming an eligible benefit such as Job Seekers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit or other approved means-tested benefit.
Please Note: You will need proof of your benefit or status to claim remission from course fees (dated within 3 months of the course start date). You may still be required to pay membership of any professional bodies, plus any additional costs such as for textbooks, equipment and materials, but you may be able to receive support from our hardship fund to help with some of these costs (see ‘Bursary’ section below).
Please ask for details if you think you may qualify or to arrange an advice and guidance appointment, contact us on 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk
North Yorkshire Courses
Some courses are free to those within a North Yorkshire postcode. There would be a fee for those living outside this area. This is due to local authority funding regulations. Learners without a North Yorkshire postcode who wish to study one of these courses, please contact our Part-time team who will talk you through your available options. Call or email us on 01756 693 309 or parttime@craven-college.ac.uk to check eligibility.
Learning Loans (aged 19+)
Anyone aged 19+ and living in the UK can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover course fees for Level 3 (Certificates & Diplomas) and above.
Please contact Customer Services on 01756 791 411 for more information or visit: www.gov.uk/advanced-learning-loans
Bursaries
You may still be required to pay membership of any professional bodies, plus any additional costs such as for textbooks, equipment and materials, but you may be able to receive support from our hardship fund to help with some of these costs.
There may also be financial bursary support for those studying Level 2 Nail and Dog Grooming courses towards kit and textbooks/learning materials. For further information, please email bursaries@craven-college.ac.uk!
Refund of fees
There is a minimum amount of enrolled students required per course before it can run. In the event of a course recruiting insufficient students, we will try to offer you alternatives or, failing that, will automatically refund any monies you have paid.
Craven College reserves the right to merge or alter the delivery of courses, subject to student numbers. If, as a result of this, the day or time of the course alters to the extent that you are no longer able to attend, we will refund an appropriate proportion of the course fee and any exam/registration fee paid. In all other cases, fees will not be refunded, as per the Fee & Refunds Policy available on our website or on request. If you decide not to continue your studies for any reason, full fees are still payable as set out in our Fees and Refunds Policy. This includes fees payable by direct debit or fees which have been paid for you by your employer or sponsor.