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Do I qualify for reduced fees?

If you receive certain benefits, are enrolling on certain courses or under 19 years old, we can offer a reduced cost for your course. This is called a concession. Before enrolling you will be asked to produce two items of evidence to show that you are eligible for reduced fees.

If you are Under 19

'Get Qualified' Course - free to all under 19s
'Learn for Yourself' course - free to LBTH residents under 19s only.
Proof of identity / age: Passport, birth certificate, college ID badge or driving licence.
Proof of address: Utility bill, original bank statement or driving licence.

If you are an LBTH employee

Proof of identity: LBTH Staff ID card
Other evidence: LBTH payslip

If you receive Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support or Invalidity / Disability Benefits

Proof of address: Utility bill, original bank statement or driving licence.
Other evidence: Benefit letter.

If you are an Unwaged Dependent

Proof of address: Utility bill, original bank statement or driving licence.
Other evidence: benefit letter.

If you receive Working Tax Credit

Proof of address: Benefit letter.
Other evidence: Payslip covering last 4 weeks.

If you receive Pension Guarantee Credit

Proof of address: Utility bill, original bank statement or driving licence.
Other evidence: Benefit letter.

If you are enrolling on an ESOL course

Proof of address: Utility bill, original bank statement or driving licence.
Other evidence: Passport.

If you are enrolling on a Skills for Life course

Proof of address: [2 of ] Utility bill, original bank statement or driving licence.

If you are enrolling on Family Learning course

Proof of address: [2 of ] Utility bill, original bank statement or driving licence.

If you have special needs

Contact our Information, Advice and Guidance team on 020 7364 5665.
Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm

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