Tuition fees
We want to make sure you are ready to start your course and understand that tuition fees will be a big consideration for you. We have put together the following information to give you more details on tuition fees, when they are due and different payment options to help you throughout your studies.
What are tuition fees?
Tuition fees are the payments you will make to UHI Inverness to enrol and complete your course. If you are studying a further education course (SCQF 1-6) please see our UHI FE Fee Waiver Policy 2024-25. Tuition fees are due to be paid in full at the time a student enrols on a course and are due for all courses run by UHI Inverness
Please check the cost of the course with UHI Inverness and ensure you have funding in place before accepting a place. This information is designed to help you source funding that may be available to pay your tuition fees.
It is the student’s responsibility to accurately advise the College as to who will be paying their fees (and provide appropriate documentary evidence as required) at the time of enrolment. By default, the individual who signs the enrolment form or enrols online will be the person charged the fees unless the College is satisfied that the fees will be paid by a third party. Our Tuition Fee Procedure details the information you will require when applying for one of our courses.
Fees are due to be paid in full at the time of enrolment. Students should ensure that they have funds available to pay these fees on the day they enrol. Listed below, are possible sources of funding that may be available to help towards the cost of tuition fees.
If you are looking to study at Higher Education level, please see the University of the Highlands and Islands, Higher Education Fee Policy.
Full time courses
Full time courses
SAAS Funding – Full time HNC/HND & Degree Courses
Full-time Higher Education Scottish or EU domiciled students may be eligible for their tuition fees to be paid by SAAS. Students should apply for funding at the earliest opportunity by visiting SAAS. Students need to ensure that they have their SAAS funding in place before they enrol on the course. Failure to obtain SAAS funding will result in the student having to pay the fees.
Students classed as rest of UK or International should check the University of the Highlands and Islands website for details of funding.
Full time - NC/SVQ Level 1-3 or equivalent
Full-time Further Education Scottish or EU domiciled students may be eligible to have their fees waived if they satisfy the eligibility criteria, please contact the Finance Department at UHI Inverness to check.
Part-time courses
Part-time courses
SAAS part-time fee grants (Part-time HNC, HND, Degree, SVQ3 and SVQ4 courses)
Students may qualify for funding to cover some or all of their part-time HNC, HND, degree, SVQ3 or SVQ4 course. Students should visit SAAS to establish if they are eligible and to apply.
Payment options and fee waiver information
Payment options and fee waiver information
Instalments
Students may take advantage of paying their course fees in instalments. These must be set up by standing order and failure to pay an instalment will result in the student having to settle the remainder of the debt in full within 14 days. Please contact the Finance Department to arrange.
Accepted Payment Methods:
- Internet banking: Royal Bank of Scotland, 29 Harbour Road, Inverness. Sort Code: 83-23-10, Account Number: 00180230, quoting your Student Number and Course you are paying for.
- Most major credit/debit card (except American Express)
- Cheque – made payable to “UHI Inverness”
Non Payment of Fees
In all cases where fees are not paid either on enrolment or within 14 days of an invoice being sent, (unless finance is notified of any problems and has placed the account on hold) the College will not process the results for the student and they may be asked to stop attending classes until the debt is paid in full or a payment plan is agreed. In the case where the student has left the course we will seek to recover the outstanding debt via our Debt Collection Agency.
Fee Waiver
A small minority of students will be classed as exempt depending on The Scottish Funding Council guidelines or by specific College agreement. Please see our FE Fee Waiver Policy - 2023-24 or contact the Finance Department to check if you are eligible. If you are eligible, please log into the Student Hub and complete an online fee waiver application. If you have any questions please contact the Finance Department.
Employer/Sponsor
If a student is sponsored by a third party, a letter confirming such sponsorship or a purchase order must be given at enrolment to ensure the sponsor is invoiced for the fees. If the sponsor fails to pay the fees the student will be liable.
Refunds
Students may be entitled to a refund in some circumstances. Please check with the Finance Department.
Contact information
Contact information
UHI Inverness
Finance Department
1 Inverness Campus
IV2 5NA
credit.control.ic@uhi.ac.uk
Other resources
University of the Highlands & Islands
SAAS - Student Awards Agency Scotland
Students from England, Wales and Ireland
Students from England, Wales and Ireland
Higher Education students from England
You should apply to Student Finance England for support. You will need to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan and a Maintenance Loan for your living costs. Students with additional support needs can also apply for Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) through Student Finance England and students with dependent children can apply for a Childcare Support and Parent’s Learning Allowance.
Contact: STUDENT FINANCE ENGLAND
https://www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance Telephone: 0300 100 0607
Higher Education students from Northern Ireland
You should apply to Student Finance NI for support. You will need to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. Students from Northern Ireland can also apply for a Maintenance Grant and a Maintenance Loan. The amount you get will depend on household income. Students with additional support needs can also apply for Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) through Student Finance England and students with dependent children can apply for a Childcare Support and Parent’s Learning Allowance.
Contact: STUDENT FINANCE NI.
https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/ Telephone: 0300 100 0077
Higher Education students from Wales
You should apply to Student Finance Wales for support. You will need to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan and can access living cost support depending on household income. Students from Wales can apply for a Grant and Maintenance Loan for living costs support.
Contact: STUDENT FINANCE WALES
https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/ Telephone: 0300 200 4050