Fees, Funding and Concessions

Residency 

All guidance relating to fees applies to Home Learners only. This is generally anyone who has been living in the UK or EU for the last three years. However, there are exceptions, so please enquire with the enrolment team. If you are not a Home Learner, you are not entitled to any fee reduction, you may have to pay a higher fee, and you won’t be entitled to any financial support

Students aged 18 and under on 31st of August of the current academic year 

North Kensington Centre and Chelsea Centre Enrolments

We welcome students who turned 16 on or after 31st of August in the academic year they are studying in, at the North Kensington and Chelsea Centres. Students aged 16 to 18 qualify for free fees on accredited learning. Please note that there might be material or other related expenses.

Courses for 16-18 year olds at Morley College – Morley College

For further details please contact Student Services: enquiries@morleycollege.ac.uk or 020 7450 1889.

Waterloo Centre (including the Stockwell Centre, and Pelham Hall) Enrolments

We cannot accept students under the age of 18 on the 31st of August of the academic year they are studying in, at the Waterloo Centre or related satellite sites. Entry for 18 year olds is only available in exceptional circumstances after interview and assessment.  Please note that there might be material or other related expenses.

For further details please contact Student Services: enquiries@morleycollege.ac.uk or 020 7450 1889.

Financial Support for 16 to 18 year-olds

You may be eligible to apply for financial help while you are studying at Morley College. You will need to be enrolled on an applicable accredited course, and have a low household income or be in receipt of benefits.

Read more about financial support for 16 to 18 year-olds.

Students aged 19 and over 

Course fees should be paid in full before the start of the course, you can pay course fees:

• By Mastercard or Visa credit or debit cards
• By cash (only when enrolling in person)

Please note you will not be entitled to financial support if you pay full fees.

Staged payments 

If you are not entitled to a reduced fee but are finding it difficult to pay for your course in one go, we can offer a Staged Payments, your course(s) has to be over £300 or more and last for more than 10 weeks.

More information about staged payments

You will not be entitled to financial support if you pay full fees.

Please note: we are currently unable to offer staged payments via our e-commerce enrolments platform for short courses. This is due to a technical fault. We are working hard to fix it and hope to be able to offer this option again soon.

Sponsorship

If you are getting sponsored for your course, we require a letter on company headed with the following information:

• Student Name
• Course Details
• Amount
• Where and Who to invoice

Our finance team will then invoice for the fees.   

Please note you will not be entitled to financial support if you are sponsored.

Fully funded courses

Your course will be free for you if you are studying:

• Any English or Maths course, including GCSE, but not ESOL, English for Speakers of Other Languages   
• Aged 19-23 at the start of your course and undertaking your first full Level 2 course. (Your Personal Learning record will be checked for confirmation, and this is only applicable to certain courses)
• Aged 19-23 at the start of your course and undertaking your first full Level 3 course (Your Personal Learning record will be checked for confirmation, and this is only applicable to certain courses)
• As part of the Free Courses for Jobs Offer (National Skills Fund), if you are aged 19 and above and you are
  • Unemployed & in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance
  • Unemployed & in receipt of Employment & Support Allowance
  • Unemployed & in receipt of Universal Credit
  • Earning less than the London Living Wage – £27,007.50 (annual gross salary) for eligible learners who start on or after the 23 October 2024 (formally £25,642.50)

This is only applicable to certain courses, and evidence will need to be provided.

• You may also qualify for a free course if you are unemployed and in receipt of benefits or earning less than the London Living Wage – £27,007.50 (annual gross salary) for eligible learners who start on or after the 23 October 2024 (formally £25,642.50) and enrolled onto an accredited course up to Level 2

Unaccredited Courses

• If you unemployed and in receipt of benefits, or on low income (below £27,007.50), including if you are over 65 and your income is below £27,007.50, you may qualify for a reduced fee on an unaccredited course. You many also qualify if you are a full-time student at another institution

Loans for Advanced Learning & Higher Education Courses

If you’re over 19 years old and want to take an Advanced Learning course (at level 3 and above), you may be eligible for the Advanced Learner Loan.  This loan would cover the costs of your tuition fees and once approved you can apply for the Advanced Learner Loan Bursary.

More information about Advanced Learner Loans

If you’re over 18 years old and want to take a Higher Education course (at Level 4 and above), you may be eligible for the tuition fee loan.  This loan would cover the cost of tuition fees and you can apply for a means-tested maintenance loan at the same time.

More information about higher education tuition fee loans

Financial Support For Adults

Learner Support Fund & Advanced Learner Loan Bursaries 

We may be able to help you with contributions towards childcare, travel and materials for some accredited programmes of study. The amounts are based on your course and your travel distance to the college campus. This support is means-tested and you would need to provide proof of household income and/or benefits with your application. The fund is only paid to those who meet the attendance criteria.

More information about the learner support fund & advanced learner loan bursaries
 

Morley College Bursary 

Morley has a discretionary bursary fund operated by the College to assist with course fees (for non-accredited courses) and equipment, for students who are in hardship above and beyond the set concession criteria. The bursary panel meets fortnightly and is committed to supporting those most in need.

More information about the Morley Bursary  

International Students 

International students pay higher fees and are not entitled to concessions or financial support. 

Examination fees 

If you enrol on an accredited course you may need to pay additional registration and examination fees. Please check the details of your course or contact the relevant department for further information. There may be additional charges for re-sits.

Additional costs 

Some courses may have additional costs for materials, visits etc. Please check the details of your course or contact the relevant department for further information.