Fees & Finance

Going to university is one of the biggest investments you will ever make.

In 2010/11, the government made major changes to student finance. The new funding arrangements will only apply to those starting their course at Ravensbourne from September 2012 onwards.

If you are under 18
If you are under 18 years of age or under at enrolment, and are a British or EU citizen and are about to embark on an FE (further education) course at Ravensbourne, then you do not have to pay a fee to study the course.

Undergraduate fees and finance

The following information is applicable to UK and EU students only.

International students should see ‘international fees and finance’ below.

Ravensbourne will be charging between £8,300 - £8, 500 per year for undergraduate degree courses. Please click here for a list of exact course amounts and UCAS codes.

Paying your tuition fees

Students may pay fees directly to the college or, if eligible, by applying for a tuition fee loan. Tuition fee loans are normally available to Home and European Union students studying on an undergraduate course. Where students are paying fees directly to the college, tuition fees are due in full at the start of the academic year or by another published date if a discount is being claimed.

To pay your fees you must first complete the enrolment process. Enrolment takes place in September but the final date(s) will be given to once you have accepted our offer of a place.

Additional fees
A number of courses may require additional fees for materials, equipment hire, transport costs for external visits, etc. It is best to check out each course description and also ask the appropriate course leaders if additional fees apply to the course you will be following.

Student Finance England

The Student Finance England website explains the funding available and how to apply.

EU students wanting to apply for a tuition fee loan need to complete the appropriate application form also available from the Student Finance England website.

Bursaries and Scholarships available for HE study; 2012/13

National Scholarships

Ravensbourne Access 2012 Scholarship

For those students who meet the eligibility criteria but do not qualify for the National Scholarship

Laptop Bursary – standard scheme
Aimed at all new commencing an undergraduate course after September 2012 and paying a tuition fee of either £8300 or £8500.

Laptop Bursary – enhanced scheme

Further Education: BTEC and Diploma fees and finance

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Further education courses are not eligible for funding by the government in respect of tuition fee and maintenance loans and/ grants.

Please DO NOT make funding applications since they will be rejected by the assessing authority. Fees are payable in full on enrolment.

Arrangements can be made with the finance department to pay tuition fees in three termly instalments.

Students from outside the UK and EU who pay their tuition and registration fee in full by 1 September 2012, will be given a discount of five per cent off the tuition fee.

Other financial help for FE students

Discretionary Learner Support – This can provide extra help for students in hardship and in need of extra financial support. It covers emergency financial crises that would not be covered by other forms of financial support. Applications are available from the student adviser for finance.

Postgraduate fees and finance

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Postgraduate students are not eligible for tuition fee loans but there are a number sources to help you with the costs of studying for your postgraduate degree, although competition for these are fierce and require a research in advance of study. External sources of funding could include:

• Professional Career Development loans
• Scholarships, for example: The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

For postgraduate students who find themselves in hardship, practical support and guidance is available from Ravensbourne's student adviser for finance.

International fees and finance

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You are classed as an international student if:

- you have not been ordinarily resident in the UK/EU for the three years immediately prior to the beginning of the course;

- for any part of the three years you have been resident in the UK/EU wholly or mainly for the purpose of full-time education;

- you are not ‘settled’ in the UK/EU at a specified date before the start of your course (you are settled if you are ordinarily resident in the UK/EU and have no restrictions on the period that you may remain in the UK/EU.

Other sources

The government has launched a website explaining fees and finance for 2012/13 and it is recommended that you visit this site for more information. For more information go to Your Future.

Advice and guidance

Our student adviser is available to help and advise you about money matters and can direct you to a variety of specialist resources to help you deal with practical issues and personal problems.

Contact student services:

Anita Bailey
Student Advisor
a.bailey@rave.ac.uk
+44 (0) 20 3040 3713