Prices, Payments & Refunds
All of our course fees included on this website are the amount payable at enrolment. However, on some courses there may be an additional fee to cover materials or examinations fees. If so, you will be advised of these at enrolment. You can pay your course fees by cash, cheque, debit or credit card.
All cheques should be made payable to Dudley College of Technology. If your employer is paying your fees you should bring a letter stating this fact when you come to enrol.
You will need to bring the following documents with you to enrolment:
- A form of ID such as a driving licence or passport
- Benefit/household income documents if you are applying for financial support or asking for a fee concession
- Exam certificates or exam entry slips if your course requires evidence of a previous qualification
- The means to make the payment i.e cash or card (if applicable).
If you have not lived in the UK for the last three years we will need to see supporting documentation confirming you are eligible for funding.
If you are an Asylum Seeker, Refugee or have a Study Visa or any other Visa type covering your time in the UK please bring this documentation with you when you enrol.
As our course prices are related to Government Funding, there may be changes to costs and eligibility. You will be told the most recent course prices at enrolment. We would not normally expect our published price to vary but, if they do, please be aware that any price amendments are out of our control and the published price is an indicative price. Where the duration of the course exceeds one year, only the first year fee is shown.
Students aged 19 and over are usually subsidised by the Government for most qualifications up to a level 3. Students are expected to pay the fee published which relates to their age.
Students who are aged 19 years and over wanting to enrol on an additional level 3 course are not funded by the Government and consequently are expected to pay the fee listed. These students can either pay fees themselves or apply for a Government Advanced Learner Loan to pay for tuition fees.
For further information and an explanation of fees and funding please contact Student Services on 01384 363 363
| Course Type | 19-23 Years of Age | 24 Years of Age + | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed | Unemployed on active benefits JSA/ESA WRAG or Universal Credit or wider offer undertaking skills training | Employed | Unemployed on active benefits JSA/ESA WRAG or Universal Credit or wider offer undertaking skills training | |
| English & Maths Adult Basic Skills up to Level 2 | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| ESOL | Listed fee payable | FREE | Listed fee payable | FREE |
| Progression funding Entry Level /Level 1 excl. S4L without a L2 | FREE | FREE | Listed fee payable | FREE |
| First full level 2 | FREE | FREE | Listed fee payable | FREE |
| Additional full level 2 | Listed fee payable | FREE | Listed fee payable | FREE |
| First full level 3 or above | FREE | FREE | Apply for Advanced Learner Loan or pay listed fee | |
| Additional full level 3 | Apply for Advanced Learner Loan or pay listed fee | Apply for Advanced Learner Loan or pay listed fee | Apply for Advanced Learner Loan or pay listed fee |
Higher Education HNC and HND courses fee are payable, regardless of a student’s age or circumstances.
Some courses listed are not fundable by the Government. Therefore, students are expected to pay these fees, regardless of age or circumstances. Adult learners may be eligible for reduced fees depending upon criteria such as your age, residency in England and any benefits being claimed.
Please contact student services on 01384 363 363 to find out if you may be eligible for reduced fees.
Funding may be available to support your learning as an adult (aged 19+) studying at Dudley College in the following circumstances:
- If the course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and they have given us permission to offer it at no cost to you and you live in the WMCA area.
- If the course is part of the ‘Free Courses for Jobs’ government scheme and you are unemployed or working for a low wage.
- If the course is funded by the Department for Education (DfE) / WMCA and you meet certain criteria (such as this being the first qualification of this type and level you are studying, or unemployed, or working for a low wage).
Your personal circumstances and the funding available to you will be discussed at enrolment, if would useful if you bring evidence including proof of income / benefits; proof of age (i.e. driving licence); prior qualifications.
English & Maths: If you have not previously achieved GCSE grade C or above in English and/or maths, you can study these for free.
You can pay by instalments if your course fee is above £200. This includes any remaining balance if part of your course fee is being paid for by your employer.
The full cost for short courses of 10-12 weeks in duration must be payable by two concurrent instalments.
Please see the chart below for payment schedules:
| Total course fee | No. of instalments |
|---|---|
| £200 – £299 | 2 |
| £300 – £399 | 3 |
| £400 – £499 | 4 |
| £500 – £599 | 5 |
| £600 – £699 | 6 |
| £700 – £799 | 7 |
| £800 – £899 | 8 |
| £900 – £999 | 9 |
| £1,000 and above | 10 |
All learners paying in instalments must first complete an Instalment Agreement.
The first payment must be paid at enrolment by cash, debit/credit card or cheque. The remaining instalments can either be paid directly into the college bank account (details of which will be given at enrolment) or by calling the Finance Office.
Unfortunately, we do not currently allow direct debits. We are looking to put in place an online payment gateway soon.
All instalment plans must be paid one month prior to the course end date. Where course fees remain outstanding the college maintains the right to recover any debts and to withhold certification until all debts are paid.
No refunds will be given for courses of 12 weeks duration or less. Refunds of course tuition fees of more than 12 weeks will only be given in the following circumstances:
- Where Dudley College of Technology cancels a course
- When the learner withdraws from a course within the first three weeks of the start date (although an administration fee will be charged).
- All other requests for fee refunds will be considered in exceptional circumstances and will be at the discretion of the Vice Principal of Finance.
Please note: Dudley College of Technology reserves the right to cancel any course that does not meet the minimum learner numbers. If this is necessary, all learners will be notified in writing.
Eligibility Residency and Funding
As part of the enrolment process at Dudley College of Technology, you will be required to provide certain identification and residency evidence.
You will be asked to provide evidence for identification purposes at enrolment.
Identification we can accept:
- Passport
- Birth certificate
- Driving licence (UK Nationals Only)
- National insurance Letter
- Adoption certificate
For certain applicants, we may ask for proof of visa or immigration status. This is required by the college when proof of UK residency is necessary. If this applies to you, you will receive an email from Dudley College Enrolment Team requesting the documentation. If you have been asked to provide this information, please follow the instructions from the table below.
| Residency Status | Eligibility Requirements | Documents Required |
|---|---|---|
| Asylum Seeker | Must be resident in the UK for 6 months | • ARC Card or Bail 201 Letter from the Home Office • Aspen card |
| Refugee – Discretionary Leave to Enter / Leave to Remain | *Exempt from 3 year residency rule | • Biometric Residency Permit • *Proof of Immigration Share Code |
| Migrant Victim Schemes | *Exempt from 3 year residency rule | • Biometric Residency Permit – stating HP or DV • *Proof of Immigration Share Code |
| Ukrainian or Afghan Schemes | *Exempt from 3 year residency rule | • Biometric Residency Permit • *Proof of Immigration Share Code |
| EU Settlement Scheme | Must be resident in the UK/EEA for3 years to start of course) | • Biometric Residency Permit • *Proof of Immigration Share Code • UK/EEA Passport (issue date over 3 years prior |
| Refugee – Indefinite Leave to Remain | Must be resident in the UK/EEA for3 years to start of course) | • Biometric Residency Permit • *Proof of Immigration Share Code • UK/EEA Passport (issue date over 3 years prior to start of course) |
| Spouse / Dependent / Skilled Worker | Must be resident in the UK/EEA for3 years to start of course) | • Biometric Residency Permit • *Proof of Immigration Share Code • UK/EEA Passport (issue date over 3 years prior to start of course) |
| British National (Oversees) | Must be resident in the UK/EEA for3 years to start of course) | • Biometric Residency Permit • proof of Immigration Share Code • UK/EEA Passport (issue date over 3 years prior to start of course) |
| Student / Graduate | Not eligible to study at Dudley College | Not eligible to study at Dudley College |
*To obtain a share code please visit www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status.
The UK government is changing how people with the right of abode confirm residency status. Because of this change, from 1st January 2025 BRP cards will no longer be a valid way of
evidencing residency.
To get access to your eVisa you need to create a UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) account. From your account you will be able to share a link to your eVisa with organisations. Dudley college of Technology will use the information shown on the eVisa to process your request to enrol.
If you are unsure about your current visa status, please contact Learner Services at learner.services@dudleycol.ac.uk and attach a copy of your documents/paperwork.