Fees and funding

Student Funding provides advice and information on all aspects of student funding, including loans, bursaries and benefits. Their experienced ‘Money Doctors’ are available to advise on money management and debt avoidance. They also administer and distribute government and university hardship funds to students experiencing financial difficulties.

For more information, visit www.kingston.ac.uk/ugmoney or download our PDF Money Matters booklet.

Fees

  • My son/daughter does not know the cost of their tuition fee. Who should they contact?
    Your son or daughter should contact the Credit Control department on 020 8417 3827. Please note: due to Data Protection, if you contact the Credit Control department personally, we will not be able to discuss your son/daughter’s details with you without prior authorisation from your child.

  • What happens if my son/daughter does not pay their fees?
    Students who do not pay their fees will be subject to the University’s debt recovery cycle which may affect their studies. Please refer to section A of the University’s General Regulations.

  • What are the official withdrawal, suspension and deferral cut-off dates? Undergraduate UK and EU students:

    Full-time cohort enrolment dates Withdrawal cut-off date for refunds
    September/October 2011 1 December 2011 [100%]
    November/December 2011 1 February 2012 [100%]
    January/February 2012 2 April 2012 [100%]
    March/April 2012 1 June 2012 [100%]
    May/June 2012 1 August 2012 [100%]
    July 2012 3 September 2012 [100%]
    Part-time cohort enrolment dates Withdrawal cut-off date for refunds
    September/October 2011,
    semester 1 modules     		1 December 2011
    September/October 2011,
    year-long modules    		 1 December 2011
    September/October 2011,
    semester 1 modules     		2 April 2012
  • What happens if my son or daughter withdraws, suspends or defers after the cut-off date?
    If your son or daughter withdraws, suspends or defers after the cut-off date for their programme of study, they will be liable for the full tuition fee.

  • Is my son or daughter able to pay the tuition fee by instalment plan?
    • UK and EU students: Instalments are not available for UK and EU students studying on a full-time basis as most students can borrow up to the tuition fee amount being charged by the University. The tuition fee loan does not depend on household income.
    • Overseas students: Overseas students are required to pay at least 50% of the tuition fee before or at enrolment by cleared funds. Overseas fee paying students will not be allowed to enrol without making this payment; therefore payment in advance will speed up the enrolment process. Credit Control will be able to tell your child when the remaining 50% payment must be made.

Funding

  • How does my son or daughter apply for a tuition fee loan?
    UK and EU students studying on a full-time basis must apply to the Student Loan Company. Your son or daughter must provide their National Insurance Number on the application or their loan will be withheld and they will have to fund their own tuition fees and living costs. They must also provide their bank details to the Student Loan Company with their application.

  • How can my son/daughter obtain a bursary?
    For more information, please visit www.kingston.ac.uk/ugmoney.