Studying at LSFC doesn’t include any course fees for eligible students. However, there are some payments which you’ll be required to make.
The LSFC enrolment fee
On enrolment at LSFC, there’s a one-off, non-returnable charge of £25 to pay. This covers the cost of printing materials and the posting of exam certificates – and gives students £10 printer credit at the start of the academic year. This doesn’t cover any special or additional materials that may be needed for some courses or projects.
Studio fee for visual arts courses
Students enrolling on any of our visual arts courses are required to pay a studio fee of £15. This covers the use of materials and equipment in the department, and includes an art essentials kit. This fee is a one-off payable amount at enrolment and the start of the enrolment period.
Paying for food and drink
Our college is cashless when it comes to buying food and drink. Find out about our cashless payments system.
Learner Support Fund
We offer a limited amount of financial help to students through our Learner Support Fund.
- Vulnerable Fund: Funding of up to £1200 payable to specific vulnerable groups. To help with costs directly related to your course of study e.g., for equipment, travel costs, meals whilst in college, curriculum related trips.
- Discretionary Fund: Benefits or income based and individually assessed. Used help support with travel costs, cycling costs and equipment costs.
- Free Meals: Benefits based. A daily allowance of £4 (automatically available as tokens to spend at the tills) to spend on food and drink in the Westside Cafe, Restaurant or Shop. Please note that if your parent(s)/guardian are in receipt of Universal Credit you will be eligible for Free College Meals.
Travel assistance
If you live in Luton, you may be eligible for help with travel costs from Luton Borough Council through the Luton Post-16 Transport Assistance Scheme:
Students who live outside Luton can apply to their local authority for a travel pass:
Bedford Borough Council – email school.transport@bedford.gov.uk
Central Bedfordshire Council – call 0300 300 8339.
If you have any queries in relation to the student bursary or travel assistance, you can contact us on 01582 432590 or studentsupport@LutonSFC.ac.uk