Student tuition fees
Student Finance Changes from 2012
Changes to UK/EU Student Finance from 2012
Changes to UK/EU student finance means that a new fees regime is in place from 2012 entry. Details of Goldsmiths' fees for 2012 entry can be found here. Please note this only affects students starting undergraduate and Initial Teacher Training programmes (PGCE) in or after September 2012.
If you're thinking of applying for 2012 entry find out more about 2012 tuition fees and the funding opportunities that may be available to you.
If you wish to pay your tuition fees we recommend you pay online.
Please note that tuition fees are quoted for the current Academic Year only. Fees are subject to annual review and are likely to increase by 3% to 5%.
For Home/EU students the fees for programmes which are offered part time are typically half the full time fee unless otherwise stated.
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Payments
Payment is due in full at enrolment unless you are paying by direct debit or wish to claim the Early Payment Discount.
Please note that your library and computer access will be restricted on 1 November if by that date you have not paid your tuition fee in full, or completed a direct debit mandate, or provided evidence that a sponsor or the Student Loans Company are paying your tuition fee. If you are waiting for confirmation of sponsorship, or student loan company assessment/tuition fee loan, then please contact the fees office to discuss possible extensions to your access to college facilities. Continued failure to pay or provide evidence of sponsorship/loans will result in your registration as a student of Goldsmiths being withdrawn. You will not be considered for re-registration until all monies owed to the college have been paid in full.
Paying by direct debit
If you are on an award-bearing programme of at least one years duration and your tuition fee is over £150 you can pay in 5 consecutive, monthly instalments by direct debit. Direct debit payments can only be made from a bank account with a UK sort code. Some building society accounts may not accept direct debits. If in doubt please contact your bank or building society before completing the mandate. For your enrolment to be validated you must return a completed direct debit mandate by end of September, your first payment will be debited in October.
Once completed, please return the direct debit mandate, ensuring that you have entered the student reference number. If the account holder is not the student, please complete the form attached to the mandate. Please note that any default in payment will result in immediate liability for payment of outstanding fees in full. Instalments are only available by Direct Debit, no other instalment facilities are available to you.
You will receive notification of the payment plan at least 10 days before payment is taken. However, it is your responsibility to check the first payment is paid.
If you have any queries about direct debit payments, please telephone 020 7078 5311 or e-mail fees (@gold.ac.uk).
Please note a new mandate must be completed each year.
Paying by credit card or debit card
Payment by credit or debit card is accepted. Payment must be made in full at the time of enrolment. For more information telephone the Fees Office 020 7078 5311.
Overseas students who want to pay by credit card should make arrangements with their card company in advance. This should reduce the time taken to pay when you enrol.
If your card is not issued in the UK, the transaction will be in your owncurrency and will be based on Reuters Wholesales Interbank exchange rate plus 3% international conversion margin to replace the charge from your card company. If your card is not issued in the UK and you choose to pay in GBP you will be subject to a conversion fee or charge by your card company related to the value of the transaction.
We ONLY accept Visa, Visa Electron, Mastercard or Maestro cards.
Please note that we DO NOT accept AMERICAN EXPRESS, JCB or DINERS CLUB
Direct bank transfer
You may wish to instruct your bank to make payment direct to the College's bank account. Our bank details are:
Goldsmiths College
National Westminster Bank Plc,
Peckham Branch,
PO Box 3753,
London, SE15 5RZ
A/c No: 77506774
Sort Code: 60-16-16
Swift code NWBKG B2L
IBAN: GB67NWBK60161677506774
IBAN BIC: NWBKGB2L
Please note if you choose this method of payment you must send us a copy of your bank's confirmation of transfer letter as evidence of the transaction. Please fax a copy of your bank's confirmation of transfer and mark for the attention of Mr Godwin To on 0207 919 7038. You must quote your full name and student reference number on the letter.
Further Information on Financial Assistance
For information on financial assistance to support your undergraduate learning or Initial Teacher Training, please visit www.direct.gov.uk or contact 0800 100 900.
Sponsorship
If your tuition fees are paid by a Local Education Authority, Student Loan Company, your employer or another sponsor, please send a copy of your tuition fee assessment or a letter from your sponsor specifying how much they will be paying. Please print your student reference number on any assessment or correspondence from your sponsor. Please note that if your sponsor fails to make payment, you will become liable to pay the fee yourself.
Early Payment Discount Scheme
If the tuition fee for your programme this session is £5530 or more and you pay your fee in full by the last Friday in the August before enrolment, you are entitled to a discount of 2.5% on the fee due. Please note that in order to be eligible for the discount payment needs to be received by Goldsmiths before the deadline. If you are paying by direct transfer to Goldsmith’s bank you should be aware that transfer of funds can take up to four weeks. You should therefore ensure that you allow sufficient time for the transfer. You must also provide proof of payment to the Finance Office. You should add sufficient money to cover bank charges and ensure your name is clearly stated on the payment instruction. The discount is only available to self-financing students. Further details will be sent to you with your enrolment instructions.
| Full Fee | Discount | Fee payable after 2.5% discount |
| £5760 | £144 | £5616 |
| £6080 | £152 | £5928 |
| £6800 | £170 | £6630 |
| £6920 | £173 | £6747 |
| £7310 | £183 | £7127 |
| £8500 | £213 | £8288 |
| £9450 | £236 | £9214 |
| 10500 | 263 | 10238 |
| 11100 | 278 | 10823 |
| 12150 | 304 | 11846 |
| 13500 | 338 | 13163 |
| 14100 | 353 | 13748 |
| 14600 | 365 | 14235 |
| 15100 | 378 | 14723 |
Student Loans for Home/EU Students
Student Finance Maintenance Loans and Grants are not released by the SLC until a student has enrolled and provided a Student Loan Assessment Notification to the Fees Office. Once the Fees Office has confirmed attendance the SLC should release payment directly to your bank account in 3-5 days.
If a week after you have enrolled and sent the required paperwork to the Fees Office you have not received your maintenance this could be due to Student Finance not receiving your bank details or National Insurance number. You should contact them directly on 0845 300 5090 or minicom 0800 0853950. Please note payment cannot be released before the first day of term.
A new application needs to be made each academic year and students are advised to apply to Student Finance as early as possible. For 2011 support continuing students can apply from 14th February 2011 and new students from 16th March 2011. In order to increase the chances of your award being processed before the start of term Student Finance advise continuing students return their application by mid June 2011 and new students by 31st May 2011.
Student Loans for American Students
American students can apply for Federal Loans and private loans. Find out more on the US Loan page.Student loans for Visiting Students (Study Abroad) from USA
Please contact your school in the USA regarding any Federal Aid you maybe entitled to. If your school requires a Consortium Agreement this should be sent to the Fees Office. You may be able to apply for an Alternative Private Education Loan. Further information can be found here
Loans for Students of other Nationalities
There are few loans available for students of other nationalities studying in the UK.
Canadian students can apply for national loans or provincial and grants.
Indian students may be eligible for the Credila Loan Program through Global Education Management.
Students are advised to carry out their own research regarding any loan they are considering using to help with their educational costs.
If you are receiving a loan from another country (eg Norway, Sweden) and need paperwork to be certified, please forward the forms to the Fees Office address below.
If you have any further queries not covered above, please contact the Fees Office:
Fees Office
Room 274, Richard Hoggart Building
Goldsmiths, University of London
London
SE14 6NW
Tel. 020 7078 5311
Fax. 020 7919 7271
E-mail fees (@gold.ac.uk)