Full-Time Further Education Course Fees
All full-time students at the College are required to pay a non-refundable administration fee of £25. This fee is per student, not per course.
The administration fee covers a number of administration services including the issue of the Library Card, Student Identity Card, the processing of examination entries and access to all computer facilities etc. The fee must be paid during enrolment.
There may be additional course-related costs for items such as, but not limited to, textbooks, stationery, printing, and overnight educational visits.
Students who have enrolled in full-time courses are not required to pay tuition or initial examination fees for the main course on which they have enrolled.
If you wish to enter examinations outside this programme of study, however, you may need to pay additional fees. It is advisable that you check beforehand whether you will need to pay examination fees, as they can be a considerable sum.
Students on full-time courses may be able to apply for funding to help with the cost of learning. To find out more contact Student Support at studentsupport@nptcgroup.ac.uk
Eligibility for Reduced Fees
Students in receipt of state benefits or on a low household income may qualify for a reduction in course fees at the rate indicated for each course. When claiming reduced fees, students must complete and return an NPTC 36 Form and produce proof of benefits/income. Forms are obtainable from the Finance Office, Neath College.
Please note: Students can receive a maximum of two courses per academic year at the reduced fee rate.
Examination and Registration Fees
Part-time students are required to pay registration/examination/assessment fees where appropriate. For courses that attract additional fees, these are included in the total fee payable and must be paid at the time of enrolment.
Paying by Instalments
Where the course fee is in excess of £100, any student can request to pay by direct debit or instalments, please see the Fees Policy for details.
Please note that there is a £30 administration charge for this service payable with the first instalment.
Refunding Fees
Should the College cancel a course, the course fees, along with any other fees paid will be refunded. Please see the refund section of the fee’s policy for other circumstances where a refund may be requested.
Students wishing to withdraw from a course can only claim a refund under special circumstances. The £25 administration fee will be deducted from any refund due.
Any examination/registration fees not already paid to the awarding bodies, however, would be refunded.
Non-payment of Fees
If fees are not paid, the College will need to take the necessary steps to recover the outstanding amount, which may lead to debt recovery action. In the event of the third party (e.g. an employer) failing to pay, the student will become liable for the cost of the course.
