All course fees are payable in advance unless you have applied for and have been granted funding by another source. Course fees are non-refundable except in exceptional circumstances. Funding options vary depending on the level of course you study, and whether you study full-time or part-time.

If you are not eligible for funding, a fee will apply. For SQA courses, fees are the same for each level of course. Therefore, there is a set charge for each unit, Higher, NC/NQ and HNC/D level course.

Fees for International students can be found on the International Fees and living costs page.

Course fees

The standard course fees for 2024/25, These fees apply to UK students and EU/EEA/Swiss nationals with settled/pre-settled status (residency conditions apply).

Fees for non-SQA courses vary according to the course. You can find this information on the particular course entry.

If you are studying a part-time course, you may be able to apply for exemption from tuition fees. You will need to meet certain criteria, generally, this will be if you or your family are in receipt of certain benefits.

How to pay your fees - guidance for students

The payment of tuition fees is the responsibility of the student. If your fees are to be funded by SAAS (including a part-time fee grant), Student Finance or Individual Training Account (ITA), please ensure you apply for funding before the start of your course. Fees must be paid in full before you can enrol unless you set up an instalment plan.

For Online applications

When you accept your offer on the course you will be directed to make a payment, in full or in instalments. Please follow the instructions provided in the email issued to you from the Student Records Team.

1. Paying online. All major credit and debit cards are accepted. You can do this even if you are only part-paying (with the balance paid by ITA, SAAS or your employer).
2. Instalment Plan. For fees over £250, depending on your course you may have the option to set up a Recurring Card Payment (RCP). These thresholds apply and the payments will be taken automatically from the card you use to pay your initial instalment. This will be monthly on the same date each month for the length of the plan. A confirmation email will be automatically sent to confirm your plan. (this option is not available to international students.

To pay your initial instalment please follow the payment link provided in your email from the Student Records Team.

Fees Paid by Your Employer

If your employer has agreed to pay for your course fees they must supply either a letter on company-headed paper or a Purchase Order number (PO) with your name, course and the amount they are paying towards your course fees. If your employer operates a PO system then a PO must be supplied. This can be either uploaded to your application or e-mailed to finance@edinburghcollege.ac.uk. On receipt of the letter or PO from your employer, an invoice will be issued in due course.

For any queries email cashiers@edinburghcollege.ac.uk or call one of our contact numbers on 0131 297 8187 or 0131 297 8713.