Fee & Fee Refund

Purpose

This Policy establishes the principles for the fee payment for programmes within Liffey College. Also, in relation to any refunds for learners and the scenarios in which refunds will be considered.

Fee Policy

It is a requirement of this policy that all Course Fees are paid in full prior to commencing any programme at Liffey College.

The Acceptance Letter from Liffey College can only be issued once the full fee has been paid.

Procedure:
All fees must be paid at least 10 weeks (International Leaners) prior to the Course Start Date of the chosen programme of study.

• Learners are required to apply for their study visa (Visa Required Nationalities) the Evidence of the amount paid must be included with study visa application.
• Prior to travelling (Non-Visa Required Nationalities) the Evidence of the amount paid must be included in your Letter of Acceptance from the College.
• All admissions to Liffey College are subject to availability on a first-come-first-serve basis.
• There is no pre-booking system in place. Places in your intended course will be allocated upon full payment.
• Payment in part does not guarantee a place. 
• Funds will remain in the College client visa account until the learner’s study visa application is determined. If the visa application is refused, the fee will be refunded in accordance with fee refund policy at Liffey College.
• Liffey College registration fee is €300 (Subject to Review).
• Considering that choosing the correct programme of study is a very important step, Liffey College assumes and strongly advises that a Learner would have made a thoughtful and researched decision prior to applying for the course.
• If a learner requests to change their course dates after registration, will need to pay college registration fee again of €300 (Subject to Review).
• Learners are registered with Immigration for a specific course, and changes cannot be made at will. If a learner wishes to change their class time, they must submit a Time Change Request through their learner portal and pay an administration fee of €300 in advance. If the fee difference exceeds €300, the learner will be required to pay the additional amount to cover the cost difference.
  (i) Class time changes are subject to availability.
  (ii) Class level changes are granted on a first-come, first-served basis and are also subject to availability.
  (iii) Learners may change their class time a maximum of two (2) times within a 25-week period.
  (iv) Class time changes cannot be made for the same week (only for the following week, starting on the next Monday).
• It is the responsibility of each individual to make themselves aware of State laws and all college rules, regulations, policies and procedures before making an application. Learners already residing in Ireland or who have previously been on study visas are expected to ensure their visa will be renewed. Liffey College expects every learner/applicant to be within the law. If a learner/applicant has a visa refused for violation of a State Law such as criminal activity or failure to abide by immigration rules, or providing fraudulent information, then no refund will be due. The Irish Immigration Website: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-study-in-ireland/
• All course fees must be paid before the start of the course. Failure to observe the financial regulations of the college may result in your place/s being forfeited. Any learner with an outstanding balance regarding instalments will not be permitted to attend classes.
• A delayed payment fee (non-refundable) will be applied to any payments received after the due date, If applicable.