A Guide to Fees & Funding 2016/17

This guide has been designed to answer any questions you may have regarding your tuition fees and
ways to pay. It also provides information on what you can expect to pay at the University of Lincoln
and the financial assistance that may be available to you.

Contents:

- Definition of Programme Types and Mode of Study

- What Does Student Fee Status mean?
- Undergraduate Tuition Fees
- Postgraduate Tuition Fees
- Research Tuition Fees
- Bursaries and Scholarships
- Payment of Tuition Fees
Definitions of programme types

Undergraduate Students undertake HNC, HND, FdSc, FdA, Bachelor degree, Cert

HE, Dip HE, BA, BSc, LLB, BEng, MEng, MComp, MPharm, MBio, MChem & BArch
programmes.

Postgraduate Students undertake MA, MSc, MFa, MBA, LLM, MArch, MRes, and any other

Masters programmes, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, or

Research programmes.

Mode of Study

Part Time Students undertake undergraduate and postgraduate programmes over an

extended registration period up to a maximum of twice the length of the equivalent full time
programme.

Distance Learning Programmes are the provision of programmes or parts of programmes

supported mainly by materials delivered by electronic means OR delivery of provision where
the students seldom attend any of the main University campuses or Collaborative Partners

Off-Campus Programmes are delivered by the University or by another accredited

institution on behalf of the University of Lincoln.

What does student fee status mean?

Students are classified as either Home, EU, Channel Islands or Overseas for Tuition
Fees and Student Financial Support Purposes. In general, Home, EU and Channel Island
students are subject to the same rate of tuition fees. For the majority of programmes a
higher fee rate is charged to Overseas students.

Your student status and therefore the level of tuition fee you are required to pay is
determined by your nationality and the country where you are ordinarily resident.

To qualify for Home/EU student status, the main eligibility criteria are to either have:

UK/EU citizenship/nationality and have been domiciled in the UK for 3 years prior
to the first day of the first year of your academic course. (The main reason for
residing in the UK must not have been for the purpose of full time education) or;

Been granted refugee status by the Government or:

Been granted indefinite leave to remain, discretionary leave to remain or

humanitarian protection by the UK Home Office and been domiciled in the UK and
Islands since having been granted that status or;

UK/EU citizenship/nationality and have been domiciled in the European Economic

Area (EEA) for 3 years prior to the first day of the first year of your academic course
(the main reason for residing in the EEA must not have been for the purpose of full-
time education).

This list is not exhaustive and a detailed schedule of the categories into which students can
be classed as Home or EU status, including students who have been temporarily absent
from an area of residence, can be found at the following web address.

http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/information--Advice/Fees-and-Money/England-fee-status

An initial decision on your student fee status will be made based on information you provide
as part of your application regarding your nationality and domicile. If we are unable to make
a decision on your status, or if you are classed as Overseas but believe this to be incorrect,
you will be asked to complete a fee assessment questionnaire as part of the admissions
process.
Undergraduate Tuition Fees

New students

New Home/EU and Island students enrolling on a full time Undergraduate programme in
2016/17 will be charged 9000.00.

New Overseas full time students will be charged the tuition fee rate relevant to the
programme of study, which in turn depends upon whether your programmes is classroom
based or lab based. You can check the fees for your programme at:
www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studyatlincoln/undergraduatecourses

What if I am studying part time?

If you are studying part time, your tuition fees will also depend on the credit size of the
modules to which you enrol. The table below sets out the rates for new students in
academic year 2016/17:

No. credit All Home/EU/Island Overseas students Overseas students lab

points students classroom based course based course
enrolled Price per Total Price per Total Price per Total
credit point () fee () credit point () fee () credit point () fee ()
15 75 1125 107 1605 121 1815
30 75 2250 107 3210 121 3630
45 75 3375 107 4815 121 5445
60 75 4500 107 6420 121 7260
75 75 5625 107 8025 121 9075
90 75 6750 107 9630 121 10,890
105 75 7875 107 11,235 121 12,705
Full Time N/A 9000 N/A 12,800 N/A 14,500

Please note: If you are an overseas student studying a joint programme which has classroom
and lab based disciplines the fee per credit point is 114.

Continuing Students

If you are a continuing student you will remain on the same fee rate as when you first
enrolled on the programme.
Postgraduate Taught Tuition Fees

New students

New students will be charged the tuition fee rate relevant to the programme of study. Most
programmes are subject to the universitys standard rate however some programmes have
their own separate rate of fees. If you are an overseas student, the tuition fee rate also
depends on whether your course is classroom based or lab based. You can check the fees for
your programme at:
http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studyatlincoln/postgraduateprogrammes/

What if I am studying part time?

If you are studying part time, your tuition fees will also depend on the credit size of the
modules to which you enrol. The table below sets out the rates for standard PGT
programmes for new students in academic year 2016/17:

No. credit All Home/EU/Island Overseas students Overseas students lab

points students classroom based course based course
enrolled Price per Total Price per Total Price per Total
credit point () fee () credit point () fee () credit point () fee ()
15 39 585 76 1140 87 1305
30 39 1170 76 2280 87 2610
45 39 1755 76 3420 87 3915
60 39 2340 76 4560 87 5220
75 39 2925 76 5700 87 6525
90 39 3510 76 6840 87 7830
105 39 4095 76 7980 87 9135
120 39 4680 76 9120 87 10,440
135 39 5265 76 10,260 87 11,745
150 39 5850 76 11,400 87 13,050
165 39 6435 76 12,540 87 14,355
Full Time N/A 7100 N/A 13,700 N/A 15,700

Please note:

1) If you are an overseas student studying a joint programme which has classroom
and lab based disciplines the fee per credit point is 82.

2) All fees quoted above are for standard PGT programmes. Some Programmes
have a separate fee rate. For confirmation of the fee rate for your programme
please visit
http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studyatlincoln/postgraduateprogrammes/

Continuing Students

If you are a continuing student you will remain on the same fee rate as when you first
enrolled on the programme.
Postgraduate Research Tuition Fees

New students

As a research student you can enrol on your programme of study either on a part time or full
time basis. For the commencing year of the programme, you may enrol at any point during
the academic year. Upon first enrolment, the full set fee is payable.

You will then be required to (re)enrol each academic year on the anniversary of your first
enrolment. The relevant set full time or part time fee is payable by all continuing students on
re-enrolment.

Fees will vary depending upon the programme of study, and your student status. You can
check the fees for your programme at:
http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studyatlincoln/postgraduateprogrammes/

Continuing students

If you are a continuing student you will remain on the same fee rate as when you first
enrolled on the programme.
You are required to re-enrol on the anniversary of your first enrolment date for each
subsequent year, paying the full years fee, until nearing completion of your thesis.

Thesis Pending status may only be granted for MPhil and PhD students for a maximum of 12
months when you are writing up the final version of your thesis with a view to submit for viva
examination. If you have not submitted for examination within this period, the standard
annual fee will apply thereafter. No fees are due between thesis submission and first
examination.

If following first examination you are required to make either minor or substantive
amendments, but are not required to be re-examined, no further fees will be charged.

If following first examination you are given the opportunity to be re-examined for the degree,
you will be liable to pay fees equivalent to the Thesis Pending fees level on a pro rata basis
for each full or part month of registration up until the point of resubmission of the revised
thesis.
Bursaries and Scholarships

What is available?

Each university will have its own bursary and scholarship regimes in place offering varying
levels of funding. Eligibility to a University Bursary and/or Scholarship may depend upon a
number of factors, including your student status, the programme you wish to study, your
entry qualifications and your household income.

Some Bursaries and Scholarships take the form of direct payment to students, whereas
others are directly deducted against tuition fee costs.

Undergraduate students

For details on the Universitys bursary and scholarship schemes in place for academic year
2016/17, and further information on the eligibility criteria that must be met, please visit
http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studyatlincoln/undergraduatecourses/feesandfunding/

Postgraduate Students

At the University of Lincoln we recognise the investment you, as a postgraduate student,

make in your studies and we are committed to helping you achieve your goals. For further
information on postgraduate Scholarships, eligibility criteria and the application process
please go to:
http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studyatlincoln/postgraduateprogrammes/feesandfunding/

Alternatively if you are an overseas student you can contact us at:

international@lincoln.ac.uk or by telephone + (0) 1522 886040

Please Note: Bursaries and Scholarships listed on the University website or other sources may be
subject to change. The University of Lincoln reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Payment of Tuition Fees

Who pays my tuition fees?

You are liable for payment of your tuition fees unless you are able to evidence a sponsor will
pay them for you. In all cases tuition fees, whether sponsored or self-funded, must be paid
in full prior to enrolling for the next academic year and/or graduation.

Most Home/EU undergraduate students are eligible for UK government funding to pay their
tuition fees via a tuition fee loan, which you can take out each year via application to the
Student Loans Company. The loan amount requested can be amended up to 9 months
following the start of your academic year. You will only pay back the loan after you graduate
and only when you are earning in excess of 21,000. If you are a part-time student you must
be attending at an intensity of at least 25% of the full time equivalent. For further
information please visit https://www.gov.uk/student-finance

Other sponsors:

Your sponsor must be a commercial body (not a private individual such as a friend or
relative). Sponsors cannot pay by instalments and you must provide a copy of your sponsor
letter upon enrolment. The sponsor letter should be on letter headed paper and signed by
your line manager/Director, addressed to the University of Lincoln and include your name,
the academic year you are being sponsored for, your programme title, and the amount or
percentage of your tuition fee being sponsored. If your sponsor requires a purchase order or
other reference number quoting on their invoice, this should also be indicated on the letter.

Where a sponsors payment is outstanding for more than 30 days, the University shall have
direct recourse to the student, who shall be automatically liable for any outstanding sum.

http://secretariat.blogs.lincoln.ac.uk/university-regulations/

Can I take out a Loan to cover my tuition fees?

As stated above, most Home/EU undergraduate students will be eligible to apply for a
tuition fee loan via application to the Student Loans Company.

Other students may be able to take out a bank loan or career development loan to cover
tuition fees. You should discuss your eligibility for this option directly with your bank.

I am self-funding my tuition fees what are my payment options?

Online:

If you are self-funding all or part of your tuition fees the Universitys preferred payment
method is online prior to enrolment. Using our partner system, WPM, you will be able to
make arrangements for payment of your tuition fees securely using the following payment
cards: Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard, Maestro or Visa Electron.
You can pay your tuition fees in full or set up a payment plan. Please visit:
https://pay.lincoln.ac.uk. Alternatively you can contact the University Finance department
on T: 01522 803120.

Please note: Payment plans can be set up for between two and nine instalments. Payments
are made on the 15th of each month commencing in the first month of enrolment.
September enrollers can set their payment plan up online or by contacting the Finance
Department. Non September enrollers will need to contact the Finance Department directly
on Tel: +44 (0) 1522 803120 or Email: ar@lincoln.ac.uk

All payments made to the University must be made in Pounds Sterling ().

Bank transfer:

Payments by bank transfer, China UnionPay and AliPay can, in most cases, be paid for in your
home currency. These payment methods however must be completed using our approved
payment partner flywire. This has the benefit of being able to track delivery of your
payment to the University. Additionally as an EU or Overseas student you will be able to
arrange a bank transfer in your home currency taking advantage of the lowest exchanges
rates we could find. If you do find cheaper rates, flywire will match your quote and give you
an Amazon gift voucher (flywire price guarantee). Simply enter the GBP value that you have
been asked to pay and the system will convert this to your home currency.

Although most currencies are available, where payment in your home currency is not
available or desired, flywire can also be used to process bank transfers in GBP Sterling;
simply choose the GBP option from the list of available payment options.

For further information or to set up your bank transfer, please visit:

http://finance.blogs.lincoln.ac.uk/peertransfer

Upon enrolment:

If you are unable to make arrangements for payment of your tuition fees prior to enrolment,
you can pay on the day of your enrolment event by Debit/Credit Card. Please ensure you
know your PIN code and ensure the card in use is your own and signed on the reverse.
Debit/Credit Cards types accepted are:

MasterCard, MasterCard Debit, Visa Credit, Visa Debit Card, Maestro or Electron

We will only accept cash payments at your enrolment event if there is no other option
available to you.

If you are enrolling via post and will not be attending an enrolment event, you can make
payment arrangements online. Please include a copy of the receipt and/or the payment
reference when returning your enrolment form in the post. Alternatively you can include a
cheque made payable to University of Lincoln. Please print your Student ID number, name
& address on the reverse of the cheque. Please do not send cash through the post.
 Important note for Overseas Students:

As an overseas student you will be asked to pay your fees in 3 stages.

Stage 1 - 2,000 deposit to be paid on receipt of a conditional offer. Applies to students who require
a CAS and are not progressing from the International Study Group or PEASS courses. Sponsorship
letters* will be accepted providing that the correct letter structure is adhered to.
Stage 2 - 50% of the fees to be paid ON or BEFORE enrolment.
Stage 3 - the remaining balance to be paid in full or via a maximum of 9 consecutive monthly
instalments.

Example of how to calculate your payment;

If your tuition fee due is 13,648 you will be required to pay 6,824 in order to enrol (Stage 2). If you
have paid a 2000 deposit (Stage 1) a payment of 4,824 will be required for Stage 2 and a payment
of 6,824 will be required for Stage 3. Please note tuition fees due is the total amount of fees
payable after any applicable scholarships have been deducted.

Whether you are a Home, E.U, E.E.A or Overseas student you must pay in full or set-up a payment
plan for any outstanding balance within 21 days of your enrolment. If this is not actioned then your
study progression with the University may be affected as per the University General Regulations

Please refer to any correspondence you may have received in relation to Tuition Fees for the amount
you will be expected to pay.

Who should I contact if I have a Query?

Billing Queries

Please contact the Universitys Student records department at studentrecords@lincoln.ac.uk

Payment of tuition fees

Please contact the Universitys Finance department on Tel: +44 (0) 1522 803120 or Email:
ar@lincoln.ac.uk

Planning my finances and general student funding enquiries

Please contact the Universitys Student Funding Team by calling into the Student Support
Centre on the ground floor of the Main Administration Building on the Brayford Campus
between 10am and 3pm Monday to Friday. Alternatively please contact us on Tel: 01522
886739/886265 or by Email: studentfundingteam@lincoln.ac.uk

University policies and regulations

You may also wish to consult the Universitys policies and regulations, available at:
http://secretariat.blogs.lincoln.ac.uk/university-regulations/