Find out about the different fee payment options available.
Fees are payable before your course starts
Students aged 16-18 studying a full time study programme at Wirral Met will have no fees to pay.
Programme fees are charged for the educational services and facilities provided in the delivery of a programme of study. Overseas students should note that they may be liable for overseas fees and should seek advice from our English Language Unit. Students studying Higher Education Qualifications should refer to the College’s Higher Education Payment Policy 2024/25.
Unless students are fully funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency, the Liverpool City Region or another agency they will be liable for fees. In most cases this is evidenced by student self-declaration, however, it may be necessary for some evidence to be provided in line with the funding bodies guidelines.
Payment Options
All students paying their own fees will be expected to pay in full if the course is 10 weeks or less, otherwise they will be required to make a 25% contribution to the enrolment fee at the time they enrol. Please note that if no fees are payable on your course, you will not be expected to make a payment at enrolment.
- Students must demonstrate that satisfactory arrangements are in place for the payment of fees at enrolment.
- Students can choose to pay fees either in full or by instalments.
- At the point of enrolment, the full amount due, or the first instalment, must be paid, otherwise the course cannot be commenced.
Failure to meet a direct debit instalment will result in the full balance of fees becoming due immediately.
Instalment payments are as follows:
| Course Duration (weeks) | Initial payment | Number of instalments |
|---|---|---|
| 1-10 | Fees Payable in full at enrolment | Fees Payable in full at enrolment |
| 11-16 | 25% of course fee | 3 instalments |
| 17-23 | 25% of course fee | 4 instalments |
| 24 or more | 25% of course fee | 6 instalments |
Students whose fees are sponsored by employers, Student Loans Company, agents, local authorities or other organisations must provide written evidence of this at enrolment. The written evidence (e.g. letter or email) must contain contact details of who will pay the fees, and the address to which the invoice will be sent. In the absence of this evidence, the enrolling student will be liable for fees.
Failure to pay fees
Once an enrolment has been processed the student is liable for fees and payment is expected, continued attendance on a programme of study is dependent upon payment of fees.
Non-payment of fees or failure to agree acceptable terms of payment will result in one or more of the following:
- Examination entries not being processed
- Access to the course being denied
- Withdrawal from the programme
- Qualification withheld
- Future enrolment on courses at Wirral Met refused
All outstanding fees will be subject to debt recovery processes with an external provider. Once outstanding fees have been referred to debt recovery, an administration charge of 16% is applied and any right of appeal against the debt is forfeited.
Examination and registration fees:
If you do not attend an examination for which the College has paid examination/registration fees on your behalf, the College may invoice you for the cost of the examination.
Additional costs:
It may be necessary for you to pay for other costs e.g. overalls, protective clothing, specialist equipment or fees for trips.
Fee Appeals and Requests for Refunds
In the event that the College cancels a course, any monies paid by students will be refunded.
If students have mitigating circumstances for non-attendance which they feel warrant a refund, they should write to the Fee Appeals Unit at the address below. A reduction in fees will be considered, but is not guaranteed, by a panel of managers on a case by case basis.
The Fee Appeals Unit
Wirral Met College
Wirral Waters Campus
Tower Road
Birkenhead
CH41 1AA
For further information please see Further Education Fees, Discounts & Payment Policy
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