Discounts and Help with Fees
Information about discounts and concessions.
Available Discounts
We offer the following discounts:
| Discount | Value | How to claim |
|---|---|---|
| Full time, matriculated students of the University of Edinburgh | 33% off total course fee | By enrolling online |
| Full time, matriculated students of local Edinburgh Higher Education institutions | 33% off total course fee | By enrolling online |
| Those in receipt of Pension Credit, or whose sole income is Department for Work and Pensions benefits | 33% off total course fee | By enrolling online |
| Alumni of the University of Edinburgh | 10% off total course fee | By enrolling online |
| Staff of the University of Edinburgh | 10% off total course fee | By enrolling online |
Please note, you can only claim one discount at a time, and COL cannot apply discounts to your enrolment retrospectively. If you are eligible for a discount, please make sure you apply it during the enrolment process to avoid disappointment.
COL may ask you to provide proof of your discount eligibility, and we reserve the right to request this at any time.
The Martha Hamilton Trust
In addition to the above, we also offer 33% discount off the total course fee through the Martha Hamilton Trust. The Trust was set up by a former Centre for Open Learning student who wanted to ensure financial help was available for students on a low income.
This discount is awarded on the basis of individual need and applicants must meet eligibility criteria. Awards are discretionary and applications are considered individually. To be considered for this discount, we will require proof of your eligibility, such as a benefits letter or bank statement showing your income amount. We can accept scanned copies of these documents by email.
Full details regarding eligibility for the Martha Hamilton Trust can be found here:
