The Course is funded in two different ways. The Government will not fund for the Access part anybody who is not 19 by 31 August, 2010.
For 2010/11 the standard fee for EU students for the Access Course, which is subsidised, is £605 and for the rest of the course is £1,375.
For non-EU students the standard fees are, respectively, £4,850 and £2,285. EU students may qualify for concessions (see below).
A facility exists for fees to be paid in 5 instalments – one on enrolment and the other 2 in consecutive months following enrolment.
There may be the need to pay for scripts during the Course – which are obtained at a discount rate via a local bookshop.
If Theatre visits are arranged these are extras (and obviously at a Group rate), eg there have been trips to the Rose at Kingston Theatre and elsewhere.
All cheques should be made payable to RACC (Richmond Adult and Community College)
Some courses at the College are subsidised by Government grants, particularly those which hit Government targets. EU citizens who can prove that they are studying for their first Level 3 qualification (eg AS,A2, Access, BTEC) may be eligible for fee exemption, as are learners on income based benefits. For up-to-date information on help with fees, please contact our Advice and Guidance service direct (email info@racc.ac.uk telephone 020 8891 5907) as some details change from year to year.
It is possible to take just the Access Modules – which means attendance only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays – or just the Certificate Course (Thursdays). Full details on courses will be sent to you on receipt of an Enquiry Form or Application Form.