Course Cost Categories

Help with course fees

Depending on your circumstances you may be eligible for free or discounted study. Our Adult course costs are split by category (where applicable). Find out further information about your eligibility by referring to the information below.

Category A

in receipt of Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA).
in receipt of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and are in the work-related activity group (WRAG).
in receipt of Universal Credit, earn less than 16 times the National Minimum Wage per week or £330 a month and are determined by Jobcentre Plus (JCP) as being in one of the following groups:
- All Work Related Requirements Group
- Work Preparation Group
- Work Focused Interview Group.
in receipt of other state benefits and earn less than 16 times the National Minimum Wage a week or £330 a month, want to be employed and are undertaking learning that is directly relevant to your employment prospects and the local labour market needs.
earn an annual gross salary of less than £19,305 (North of Tyne) and £18,525 (non North of Tyne).
aged 19-23 and planning to study towards your first full Level 2 or first full Level 3.

Category B

employed and earning between £19,305 and £21,000 (North of Tyne) or between £18,525 and £21,000 (non North of Tyne), planning to study up to and including Level 2. This will show the contribution to be paid towards the course.

Category C

if none of the eligibility criteria for category A or B apply, you will pay the full cost fee for the course.

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Free Courses For Jobs

Are you 19+ years old and interested in coming back to college to achieve a Level 3 qualification? Did you know that Newcastle College now offers a variety of free full-time courses to adults living in England as part of the Free Courses for Jobs initiative? Learn more now.