A full guide to fees, eligibility and funding can be found in our guide to fees and funding.
UK & Home Fee Status Students
Tuition fees for 24-25 are TBC. Below are the course costs for 23-24 for reference.
International Students
At this time, we are currently unable to accept international students on our on-campus Access to HE diploma courses.
EU students who hold settled or pre-settled status may qualify for the Advanced Learner Loan if:
- You have settled or pre-settled status granted under the EU Settlement Scheme
- You are an Irish national living in the UK or Republic of Ireland
- You are a British national living in the EU/EEA or Switzerland
If none of these exceptions apply, you'll be classed as an international student and will not be eligible to study on-campus at dBs Institute.
Advanced Learner Loan
To help with the costs of your course you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan. This is a loan provided by the UK Government through Student Finance England.
Head to the GOV.UK website to find out about Advanced Learner Loans and how to apply.
To apply for the Advanced Learner Loan you must be 19 or older on the first day of your course.
Eligibility for the Advanced Learner Loan is also determined by your nationality and residency status, please head to the eligibility page on the GOV.UK website for more information.
Please be aware that the Advanced Learner Loan will only cover your course fees, not your living costs.
Repayment
How much you repay depends on your income. You will pay a percentage of your income over the threshold for your loan. The threshold and amount you repay is determined by when you take out your loan. For example:
If you receive an advanced learner loan for 2024/25 your yearly threshold will be £27,295. You will be required to repay 9% of your income over the threshold.
Advanced Learner Loan ‘Write Off’
Student Finance England will ‘write off’ any outstanding Advanced Learner Loan balances you owe for an Access to HE course once you complete a Higher Education course. This means you do not have to repay it.