University Level Support

Fees and Finance

There are a range of funding options available to help cover the cost of your course and living expenses.

Depending on your circumstances, your tuition fees may be covered by a Tuition Fee Loan, paid by your employer or funded by you directly. You may also be able to access additional financial support through Student Finance England and University Campus Oldham while you study.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees vary depending on the programme you choose to study.

Your fees contribute towards teaching, learning materials, specialist equipment, classrooms, workshops and other learning spaces. They also help fund student services, including academic support, wellbeing services, careers guidance and library resources.

As a higher education student, you’ll be responsible for paying your tuition fees through student finance, employer sponsorship or by paying the fees yourself.

Full details of tuition fees can be found in the University Campus Oldham/ Oldham College Fees Policy on this page.

How you pay your tuition fees will depend on your circumstances.

Paying with a Tuition Fee Loan

If you’re eligible, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan through Student Finance England to cover the full cost of your tuition fees, so you won’t need to pay them before your course starts.

You’ll only begin repaying your loan once you’ve completed your course and your income is above the government repayment threshold.

Apply through Student Finance England.

Employer Sponsorship

If your employer has agreed to fund your course, they’ll be invoiced for the full cost of your tuition fees after you enrol.

Before you enrol, you’ll need to provide either:

A signed letter on company-headed paper, or
An official purchase order confirming your employer’s agreement to fund your studies.

You’ll need to provide this documentation at enrolment.

Paying your own fees

If you’re paying your own tuition fees, you’ll need to arrange payment when you enrol.

A member of our Finance Team can explain the payment options available and help you set up a payment plan if needed.

Any outstanding tuition fees must be paid before the final day of your course.

Help with Living Costs

Maintenance Loan

A Maintenance Loan can help with everyday living costs such as accommodation, travel, food and study materials.

The amount you receive depends on your household income, where you live while studying and your individual circumstances. Maintenance Loans are paid directly to you throughout the academic year to help with your living costs.

Childcare Grant

If you’re studying full-time and have dependent children, you may be able to apply for a Childcare Grant to help with the cost of registered childcare. This funding does not need to be repaid.

To be eligible, your child must normally be under 15 years old, or under 17 if they have special educational needs. Childcare must be provided by an Ofsted-registered childcare provider.

Student Finance England may contribute up to 85% of your childcare costs, depending on your household income and personal circumstances.

Check your eligibility for the Childcare Grant (GOV.UK).

Parents' Learning Allowance

Parents’ Learning Allowance helps with additional study-related costs if you have dependent children. This funding does not need to be repaid.

The amount you receive depends on your household income and individual circumstances. Applications are made as part of your student finance application.

Learn more about Parents’ Learning Allowance (GOV.UK).

Adult Dependants' Grant

If you’re studying full-time and financially support another adult, you may be eligible for an Adult Dependants’ Grant.

This funding does not need to be repaid. The amount awarded depends on your income, the income of the adult dependant, your family circumstances and any other student support you receive.

Applications are made as part of your student finance application.

View the Adult Dependants’ Grant guidance (GOV.UK).