Slough Borough Council

Reduced fees

You may be entitled to a 50% reduction in course fees, where fees apply, if you fall into any of the following
criteria:

• Unemployed and receiving job seekers allowance
• Receiving an income-based benefit or allowance such as: council tax benefit, housing benefit, income support, child tax credit or working tax credit, asylum seeker claiming benefit, disability living allowance, disabled persons tax credit and incapacity benefit
• The unwaged dependant of any of the above
• Claiming pension credit
• Receiving a state pension

To claim a reduced fee you will need to produce proof that you meet the above criteria at time of enrolment, for example a letter of entitlement to benefit or your benefit book.

Proof of address and identity would also be required. A recent utility bill or council tax bill and photo ID such as passport or driving licence (photo card) may be presented.

Some courses may require a one-off registration fee or payment for examination fees. On a number of courses you may need to purchase materials to support your learning, if in doubt please ask your centre.

Refunds

If a course is cancelled, the relevant organisation will reimburse fees paid if no alternative course is acceptable. However, the organisation does not refund fees when a student withdraws from the course.