Step up to a degree for FREE

Fees shouldn’t stop you achieving your goals and unlike a year 0 or foundation degree at University which is £9250 per year, you could study an Access course for free at Middlesbrough College*.

For 2024 our Access to Higher Education Diploma fees are set between £3,000-£4,000 per course. If you do not already hold a full Level 3 qualification (such as two A Levels or a Level 3 BTEC Diploma) and are aged between 19-23, your course will be FREE!

If you are aged 19-23 and you already have a full Level 3 qualification or you are aged 24 or over on the start date of your course you will have to pay for your fees or you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan. Fees for 2023 will be on the website once available.

Advanced Learner Loan

If you are aged 19 or over at the start of your course you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your tuition fee through Student Finance England via www.gov.uk/studentfinance

The loan is designed to pay for part of, or the full cost of tuition. You’ll only have to start making repayments after you complete your course and are earning over £27,295 per year.

*If you complete a degree after your Access to HE Diploma, your Advanced Learner Loan will be written off and your Access course will be FREE!

Need support?

Our team can support you to complete your application an Advanced Learner Loan. Find out more and apply on our website!

Julian Nwosu Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health

Julian is now a qualified nurse.

It’s never too late to change your life and pursue your dreams! I would definitely recommend studying an Access course. The course is demanding but so rewarding.