Will i get charged to go to college next year?

Megahurtz400 · 30 Nov 2009 at 21:05

In my 2nd year of 6th form now, and i really want to do some kind of music course at Colchester institute next year, just wondering if it will cost me because ill be over 18?

Cheers, Dan

Sharpsilver · 30 Nov 2009 at 21:07

I believe it's nineteen when you get charged for College/Sixth Form courses/A levels. Not sure though.

kylew · 30 Nov 2009 at 21:08

It's over 19 luckily.

Once you're over 19, you'll be charged.

I know this 100% as I was dealing with this last year while at college.

Megahurtz400 · 30 Nov 2009 at 21:11

So if i enroll for a 3 year course when im 18, will i get charged for the 2nd and third year?

Tummy · 30 Nov 2009 at 21:11

Can confirm it's 19.

kylew · 30 Nov 2009 at 21:14

Megahurtz400 said:
So if i enroll for a 3 year course when im 18, will i get charged for the 2nd and third year?

Most probably, unless payment needs to be upfront.

When I was in college, they said I wouldn't need to pay for any subsequent years as I'd be under 20 by the time it finished.

I get around · 30 Nov 2009 at 21:54

Free education whenever if you have no level 3 qualifications.
You'll have to pay for anything part time usually.
But up to 19 is free, you'll have to pay for subsequent years unless you have no level 3 qualification (which you most likely will from sixform).