Higher Education Enrolment

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1 Higher Education Enrolment A Guide for Students Academic Year 15/16 Student Administration and Achievements

2 Dear Student This Guide is intended to help you prepare for your Enrolment onto your chosen Programme at Blackpool and The Fylde College. Enrolment will take place on the following dates at the Campus where your course is running: Monday 24 th August am 7pm Tuesday 25 th August am 7pm Wednesday 26 th August am 7pm Thursday 27 th August am 7pm Friday 28 th August am 4pm In order for your enrolment to take place as smoothly as possible it is essential that you bring with you the information detailed within this Guide. If you have any queries regarding the information contained in the guide please do not hesitate to contact me. We look forward to seeing you. Yours sincerely Naomi Owen Student Administration Manager University Centre and Outreach All queries regarding enrolment are to be directed to: Naomi Owen Student Administration Manager Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Bennett Avenue Blackpool Lancs FY1 4EE Telephone Number:

3 Tuition Fees As a student you are responsible for the payment of your Tuition Fees for each year of the course. Student Finance England Tuition Fee Loan If you have applied for a Tuition Fee Loan you will need to produce the University or College Payment Advice letter. This is a letter sent to you from Student Finance England stating that they will be paying the fees on your behalf. If Student Finance England are only paying a proportion of the fees the remainder must be paid in full at enrolment if less than 200 or an instalment plan set up. Should you not be able to provide the letter from Student Finance England we will need your Customer Reference Number in order to process your enrolment. If you are not able to supply the letter or your Customer Reference Number then you will need to set up an instalment plan and pay the first instalment at enrolment, please see below for more information. Upon receipt of the University or College Payment Advice letter the Student Administration Manager will authorise a refund of any payments made. Please ensure you have returned the signed declaration to Student Finance. The College will not receive payment from Student Finance until the form has been received. Sponsored Students If your employer is paying the Tuition Fees on your behalf you will need to provide a letter on company letterhead to confirm this. The letter should include: The amount and duration of the funding The full postal address of where the invoice is to be sent Any other specific information ie purchase order number if applicable. The Finance Department will then invoice your employer directly for the tuition fee. Self-Financing Students If you are self-funding your course you will need to either pay the fees in full at enrolment or pay a deposit of 1,250 payable at enrolment and set up an instalment plan for the remainder of the fees (see below for more information). Payments can be made via: Cheque or Bankers Draft made payable to Blackpool and The Fylde College Debit or Credit Card Instalment Plan The instalment plan will consist of 5 equal payments. For example if your course costs 7,500 the fee will be split into 5 equal instalments of 1,250. Deposit of 1,250 payable at the time of enrolment 5 direct debit instalments commencing 1st November, with the final instalment being 1st March of the following year. 3

4 Please ensure you bring with you your bank details in order to set up the instalment plan at enrolment. If the payee is someone other than you, the account holder must be present at enrolment to complete and sign the relevant direct debit documentation. Student Finance England Repayment Please familiarise yourself with the Student Finance England Repayment Policy. You will be liable for fees should you leave the course early. The percentages are: - First liability period start date of term 1 to end date of term 1 25% of fee - Second liability period start date of term 2 to end date of term 2 50% of fee - Third liability period start date of term 3 to end date of term 3 100% of fee Any student who leaves within the 1 st two weeks of their course will be subject to no fees or entitled to a refund of any fees that have already been paid. 4

5 Blackpool and the Fylde College Higher Education Scholarships If you are a full time student, are studying on one of our listed full-time higher education courses you may be eligible to apply for an Advantage and Access Scholarship. Further information on the Scholarships can be found on our website by following the link below: How do I apply? Please read the full Terms and Conditions and complete an application form which can be located from the above website or from our IKNOW teams, located at both the Bispham Campus and University Centre. Completed applications should be returned to: Naomi Owen Student Administration Manager Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Bennett Avenue Blackpool Lancs FY1 4EE Or ed to HEbursary@blackpool.ac.uk 5

6 Proof of Identity You will be required to supply two forms of identification, one to confirm your address and one form of photo ID. Acceptable forms of ID are: Driving Licence Photocard Passport Student Loan/Grant Confirmation Letter Bank or Government Agency Certificate Utility Bill Prior Qualifications You will need to produce original documents of qualifications you have already achieved. If you have already provided faxed copies or you have an Unconditional Offer, you will still be required to bring the original documents. The information will also be needed when you enrol and will be documented on your Advice and Guidance Form which you will complete with your Course Tutor. UCAS Number (full-time students only) Please bring with you your UCAS number as this verifies to Administration Staff enrolling you that you have applied for your course via UCAS. If you have not applied through UCAS you will need to complete a Record of Prior Acceptance (RPA) form with your tutor before you can enrol. Please note that if you have not applied through UCAS you may not be able to apply for a Student Loan/Grant, also most Banks require your UCAS number in order to set up a student bank account. Address Details If you are living away from home whilst studying at the College please bring with you details of your lodging address. A record of both your home and lodging address will be kept on record. You will also be asked to provide contact details for a next of kin, someone who we will be able to contact in case of emergencies. Car Parking If you are studying at the University Centre please familiarise yourself with the Travel and Transport Guideline as there is restricted park at the campus. Follow the link below for the guideline: Student Identity Card At enrolment you will be provided with a photo identification card. The ID card must be worn at all times whilst on College premises. 6

7 CHECKLIST Method of Payment (Cheque, Bankers Draft, Credit Card) Student Finance University or College Payment Advice form or a letter from your Sponsor. (or your Customer Reference Number) ID (inc one form of Photo ID) (Driving Licence Photocard, Passport, Student Loan/Grant Confirmation letter, Bank or Government Agency Certificate, Utility Bill) Prior Qualifications UCAS Number Lodging Address Next of Kin Contact Details 7

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