Tuition Fees

In accordance with Government decisions in relation to the funding of higher education, new arrangements were introduced, from 1 September 2006, for the payment of tuition fees. Effectively students can study now and pay later.

From 2006, no eligible full-time student will have to pay tuition fees before they start their higher education course or whilst they are studying. Instead, if they choose, their fees will be covered by a loan of up to £3,145 per year and repayable after leaving university when earning more than £15,000 a year. In order to reduce their loan indebtness, students will also have the option to pay their tuition fees either in whole or in part.

The tuition fee for all College full-time undergraduate courses for the 2008/2009 academic year will be £3,145 per year. The fee for the PGCE course will also be £3,320. This may be increased each year to cover the rate of inflation.

Assistance with payment of tuition fees is available by applying to Education and Library Boards (ELBs) or other sponsoring bodies (eg LEAs). If you have not already received an application form from your ELB, you should contact them as soon as possible.

Non UK/EU students (includes ROI students)

For the academic year 2008/2009, all Non UK/EU students starting in full time higher education in this year will have to pay £3,145 per year towards the cost of their education. You may be entitled to help with your tuition fees subject to eligibility and financial income. You must apply to the Education Board in which the College is situated. For Stranmillis University College this is the Belfast Education and Library Board, Awards Section, telephone 028 9056 4000. It is important that you apply for help as soon as possible. If you are late in applying you may be required to pay the full fees until your assessment has been completed.

Non EU/International students

For the academic year 2008/2009, the tuition fee for all non EU/International students starting in full time higher education in this year will be £8,970

Halls Fee

If you are resident in Halls you will receive an invoice for payment of the full fee of £2,635 at the beginning of the term. Payment options are listed below.

Payment Methods

You can pay your fees in one of three ways:

• Cash/cheque
  

Cash payments should be made at registration or directly to the Finance Office. Cheques should be made payable to 'Stranmillis University College'. Please ensure your full name and student number is written clearly on the reverse of the cheque.

• Credit/Debit Card

Payment can be made via credit/debit card, either at the Finance Office or by telephone (9038 4339).  Please note there is a 2% charge for credit card payments.

• Direct Debit

Fees can be made by Direct Debit as follows:

7 equal monthly payments commencing on or after 1 November

or

3 equal termly payments on or after 1 November, 1 February, 1 May.

Bank Charges

Students should be aware that any bank fees levied on the College due to cheques/Direct Debits not honoured by your bank will be passed on to the student.

Withdrawals and fees payable

If you need to withdraw from a course you should discuss the situation first with your Adviser of Studies.  The University requires formal notification of your withdrawal on the appropriate temporary /permanent withdrawal form which you must complete and sign and which also needs to be signed by your Adviser of Studies. If you withdraw from a course you will be required to pay a percentage of the fees. The amount you will be charged will be dependant on the date of your formal withdrawal from the course, as stated on the withdrawal form. Details of amounts payable are available from the Finance Office.

Non-payment of fees - Penalties

Non-payment of fees will result in suspension from the College. This entails removal of the right to access College facilities such as library and computers and prevention of course progression. It is your responsibility to make sure all these fees are paid. Therefore, if at any time you think you may have difficulty making payments please contact the Finance Officer to discuss the situation.