Terms & Conditions

1. Students are required to attend classes regularly & punctually, submit assignments on deadlines, attend all examinations and work diligently throughout the course.
2. At the time a student makes an application for admission, the following documents are required:
   • passport-sized photograph
   • completed Student Application Form
   • completed Student Agreement Form
   • attested photocopies of your passport
   • copies of all or your latest educational qualifications
   • evidence of money to cover course fees and living costs
   • evidence of academic progression (if applicable)
   • copy of English proficiency certificate
   The College will then review the application and interview the student. If successful an Offer Letter will be forwarded to the student by email or post. There is no charge to issue an offer letter to the eligible students.
3. In order to accept an offer from the College, overseas students will be required to pay the course fees, as described in the offer letter. Once we receive the course fees, you will be issued a CAS (Confirmations of Acceptance for Studies).
   Please note: 75% of the course fees has to be paid at the time of enrolment. 100% of the course fees has to be paid before the start of the second semester.
4. If the College is not able to accept a student on a course, any Course Fees paid in advance will be refunded in full.
5. In accepting an offer and paying the Course Fees, the student undertake to agree and abide by Severn Business College's Terms & Conditions.
6. It is very important that student do their paperwork very carefully. The College's policy on refund of Course Fees paid are as follows:
   • In the case where student is refused a Tier 4 (General) Visa by the UK Border Agency and not awarded 30 points for a CAS, the College will refund all Course Fees paid less £250.
   • In the case where student is refused a Tier 4 (General) Visa by the UK Border Agency and not awarded 10 points for insufficient funds, and the student requests a new CAS, an additional cost of £1000 is required before the new CAS is issued.
   • Refund requests and refusal documents must be submitted within 4 weeks of the refusal notice date.
   • Student who applied through agent/representative, refunds will only be made directly to the agent/representative.
   • In the case where student is refused a Tier 4 (General) Visa by the UK Border Agency due to student's immigration offences or fraudulent documentation or insufficient funds or irregularities, such a student will not have his or her Course Fees refunded by the College.
   • In the case where a CAS is issued and the student withdraws his/her application, or withdraws his/her admission, or a CAS is not used, such a student will not have his or her course fees refunded by the College.
   • No refund of any Course Fees is permitted or shall be made when a student leaves the College for any reason, after Tier 4 (General) Visa is granted.
   • In the case where student is refused a Student Visitor Visa by the UK Border Agency (any reason), the College will refund all Course Fees paid less £250 (administrative fees).
   • Courier and transfer charges will be deducted by the College from any amount refunded.
7. Failure by student to enroll within the enrolment period or to attend the first day of class will be reported to the UK Border Agency. The UK Border Agency will then curtail the student's Tier 4 (General) Visa.
8. Students will need to hold the funds required (maintenance £7200 plus any outstanding course fees) and continue to maintain it throughout the duration of their studies, in order to support themselves and pay for their Course Fees. If not, they will be terminated from Severn Business College and reported to the UK Border Agency.
9. An offer of a course placement is for a specific intake. Fees paid can be carried forward to the next intake date if the student is unable to register on time for a specific intake date and CAS is not issued. Deferral will only be allowed to occur for the next intake within 12 months of the student's intended start date. Any deposit course fees paid is non-refundable outside of this period. A student is not permitted to defer his or her course if a Tier 4 (General) Visa has been granted.
10. If a student changes his or her course of study during the term, no refund will be given for the revised course if it contains fewer modules/subjects than the original course.
11. The College reserves the right to withdraw any module/subject/course where it is considered viable not to run that module/subject/course. Subsequently alternative module/subject/course will be offered.
12. A student supplying false information on the application form is liable to expulsion from the College.
13. If a student leaves the College or fails to meet the ongoing attendance level or fails to meet the payment requirements or if he or she is removed from the College, the UK Border Agency will be informed.
14. The College reserves the right to increase any course fees. All fee changes will be published on the College website. Paying a deposit does not prevent an increase being applied.
15. Students wishing to extend their visa will not be issued with a visa support letter unless they re-enroll as necessary and pay the required amount of Course Fees on re-enrollment.
16. Dishonored cheques will result in a £50 administration charge to cover bank charges. This may also result in the student being refused to study any courses.
17. If a student's attendance falls below 80% and/or misses 2 weeks of continuous classes, the student will be terminated from College and reported to the UK Border Agency. The UK Border Agency will then curtail the student's Tier 4 (General) Visa.
18. Student should update their Contact Details with the College immediately. Any changes in their Contact Details such as – address, telephone number, mobile number, email address, status & etc, should be notified in writing. Contact Details can be updated by one of the following methods:
    • In person at Reception.
    • Print & complete the Contact Details Change Form on www.severnbusinesscollege.com and take the completed form to Reception.
    • By email to admin@severnbusinesscollege.com
19. The College needs to use student data to perform obligations. If a student has enrolled through a student sponsor and/or employer, the College may need to provide them with the student's data, course attendances, test/exam results and/or etc. The College may also need to disclose student data, course attendances, test/exam results and/or etc to the UK Border Agency and/or third parties when the College, in sole discretion, believes it is necessary to comply with the law. The College will also use the student's email or postal address to send the student any necessary documentation/information.
20. Terms & Conditions should be read in conjunction with the Student Handbook, which provides in-depth details of a student's responsibilities and the sponsor's duties. (Version:119)