College invoice

Harvey70_2

Hello

I pulled out of my BA Honors degree course (May 2012) after only completing half of the first year, because of work commitments at the time.
I applied for Student finance as advised by the college at the beginning of the course but was told in April '12 that I would only receive a small amount of the course fees. Unfortunately I only took on the course because of the advice given by the college that I would receive more cash as a grant, just like in my previous years when I completed my Certificate in Education. I had a detailed discussion on the 2 likely scenarios about the amount I would receive.

Because of the very late decision from Student finance, the college are demanding their fee of £609. I have wrote to the college to explain why I feel I shouldn't have to pay (based on their advice) and student finance have told me their decision is final.

To summarise....

Decided to take on a BA Honors course as it was free, through student finance, they will pay the college directly.

Told by student finance the college will receive £91.

Dropped out of the course this April.

The college wants it's money but I have told them I shouldn't have to pay.

Can they take me to court to demand their money?

Kind Regards

Ray

pickpocketlocket

Can you prove that you were told it would be free?

Yes, they can take you to court to get their money.

Dunroamin

Why was the course fee for a degree course only £609?

What course are you describing as a Certificate in Education?

Harvey70_2

Unfortunately not. I had a conversation with the advisor at the college who described what would happen regarding amounts I would receive depending on how much I earn. We agreed I was below the thresh hold therefore would get a grant to pay the costs.

Harvey70_2

It was the Post Compulsory Certificate in Education. The BA Honors course was franchised to a local further ed college. Course fees were only £700 each year although now I believe they have shot up !!