Supporting your Studies

Financial Support

Free tuition fees and discounts

If you are studying on a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you are entitled to have your tuition fees waived:

• Job Seeker's Allowance
• Income Support
• Housing Benefit
• Means-related Council Tax Rebate
• Working Tax Credit (WTC)*
• Pensions Guarantee Credit

You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course).

* If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit and you wish to claim concessionary rates please contact Customer Services who will be pleased to advise you on your entitlement. In addition, if you receive other allowances you may also be eligible to enrol at concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement.

It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.

Other Costs
On some courses you may be required to pay additional costs for items such as materials, uniforms etc. Please ask about these when you enrol.

Academic Support

Learning support
Please let us know if you need extra help with your studies. You can speak to one of the Learning Support Team at any time and in confidence. Please contact Customer and Student Services on 01625 410018.

Macclesfield College complies with the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001.

Personal Support

Advice on Welfare, Health and Finance
If you need information and advice on matters such as loans, fees on transport, before, or during your time at Macclesfield College, the staff in the Student Guidance Centre will be able to help you. Similarly, you can get information on a wide range of health issues through leaflets, videos and tapes and we'll also tell you where to get information on benefits, housing and legal issues. We also have access to various agencies that can help with particular problems, and we have a College counsellor who can help with problems in the strictest confidence.