Can I send money to the University to cover my living expenses?

No - overpayment of fees to the University is not permitted as this could contravene UK money laundering regulations. Payments designated to cover personal living expenses must not be submitted to the university as these cannot be refunded within the UK. Overpayment of fees can only be refunded to the source bank in the country of origin.
Last Updated Wednesday, 02 February 2011

In what circumstances can I be refunded my deposit payment?

The deposit that you pay before your place is confirmed at Liverpool Hope University will only be refunded if your visa is refused and we have seen a copy of the visa refusal letter. In no other circumstances can this money be returned to you.

Last Updated Tuesday, 30 November 1999

Methods of paying your fees

The deposit payment should be made by bank transfer directly into our account - our bank account details can be obtained by telephoning the finance help-line on 0151 291 3339. Once you have arrived in the UK you can pay by direct debit which is the preferred method .However we do accept most major credit/debit cards (including Visa, Mastercard, Maestro and Solo but not American Express) cheques, bankers drafts and postal orders made payable to Liverpool Hope University.

When paying fees directly into our account and especially if a sponsor or someone else is doing this on behalf of the student concerned always quote the student’s full name and also, if possible the student ID number which can be found on any communication from the University. This enables Finance staff to match payments to the correct student.

Payment made to agents

Please ensure that if you make any payment to an agent acting on behalf of Liverpool Hope University you obtain a receipt for the amount given. Receipts for payments made to an agent will be required when you register.

Last Updated Tuesday, 16 March 2010

What fees will I be charged if I withdraw from the University?

Once you have completed all the relevant Student Records documentation and have been officially withdrawn from the University finance will amend your fees according to the following rules.

Undergraduate Students.

Students who withdraw within the first two weeks of the start of term (the date stated on the current academic calendar) will not be charged and you will be credited the full year's fees. If however you withdraw after the first two weeks you will be charged 10% of the full time fee, plus a pro-rata amount based on the number of weeks in attendance (since the stated start date) multiplied by the weekly charge of the course. The weekly rate is worked out by dividing your full years fees by the total number of weeks in the academic year which is 34.  

PGCE students.

Students who withdraw within the first two weeks of the start of term (the date stated on the current academic calendar) will not be charged and will be credited the full year's fees. If however you withdraw after the first two weeks you will be charged a pro-rata amount based on the number of weeks in attendance (since the stated start date) multiplied by the weekly charge of the course. The weekly rate is worked out by dividing your full years fees by the total number of weeks in the academic year which is 38.  

If a student suspends studies and returns at a later date, the University will charge a fee which is pro-rata to the number of weeks in attendance, and when the student returns to the course they will be charged the difference between the full course amount (current at that time) and the pro-rata amount. 

Postgraduate Students.

If a student withdraws from a PG taught programme, the University will charge by the number of modules (i.e. credits) they have started even if they have not been completed.

If any of these students return we will then charge for the amount of credits needed to complete the course at the current rate. 

 

Please note that until you have completed all the documentation and have been officially withdrawn from the University you will be liable for all your fees.

Last Updated Monday, 06 September 2010

What happens if my payments are late or are unable to keep to a payment plan?

You need to contact the Finance Office either in person or by telephoning 0151 291 3339 to speak to one of our experienced advisors who will try and agree a payment plan with you that is beneficial to both yourself and the university. If you are unable to agree a payment plan, the Policy on Student Debt is activated and your IT facilities will be withdrawn which will affect all your Hope online learning resources. For your information there is an up to date account balance which is always available on your University portal. A further breach of a payment or continued failure to make an agreement will result in the withdrawal of all rights and de-registration from the University. One weeks notice will be given before de-registration is effected. The University will then put any outstanding debts in the hands of an outside agency who will actively pursue the debts through the courts and any additional costs incurred will be added to your account. In order to maintain the high quality of teaching, University facilities and to be fair to paying students we will always act to recover debts.

Last Updated Tuesday, 16 March 2010

When do I have to pay my accommodation fees?

Students can pay the accommodation charge in full before arrival at Liverpool Hope University.  Payment should be made through the on-line accommodation payment facility that will be available through your University Information Portal from around the middle of August 2010 (details of how to access this will be sent to you nearer the time). If you do not have access to a computer, you should telephone the Finance Office at Hope Park on 0151 291 3339 during the hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday to arrange payment.

Students who do not choose to pay the full charge in advance are required on arrival at Liverpool Hope to visit the Finance Office to make an initial payment (approximately 15% of the total residence charge) and agree one of the following payment plans for the balance.

Payment Plan Option 5 – five monthly payments from October 2010 to February 2011.

Payment Plan Option 3 – three payments in October 2010, January 2011 and April 2011.

You can pay the instalments either by Direct Debit, Credit/Debit card or by post-dated cheque.

If you are not on one of our standard 36, 42 or 43 week contracts you need to contact the Finance Office to discuss your payment options.

Last Updated Tuesday, 16 March 2010

When do I have to pay my tuition fees?

International students need to pay a non-refundable deposit of £2,000 which is deducted from your fees into our account and our Admissions team will then send a letter confirming the student’s place at the University. On arrival at Liverpool Hope the student needs to pay 50% of the balance of the fees with the remaining 50% balance to be paid within three months. If you wish to pay all your fees to the University before you arrive you can claim a discount as detailed below.

Full payment received by 1st September 2010                10%

Full payment received by 21st September 2010               5%

 

Last Updated Tuesday, 16 March 2010