Fee status

The University of Hertfordshire has responsibility for determining your fee status for the purpose of paying tuition fees. We are obliged to follow UK Government regulations when making fee assessments. The fee assessment is part of the application process. The relevant admissions team will send you an automated email with a link to the Fee Assessment form once your application is at the correct stage.

University tuition fees are charged depending on your fee status, which are:

• Home
• EU
• Overseas

What fee will I be charged?

The same regulations are applied at all English universities (other UK universities use similar regulations) but each institution is expected to make its own assessment.

The rate you are charged depends on numerous factors such as:

• your nationality
• your immigration status in the UK/EEA
• where you have been living
• what you have been doing for the three years prior to the start of your course.

Assessments of fee status are carried out on an individual basis and take into account the circumstances of each applicant.

Can my fee status change?

It is not usually possible for your fee status to change once your course has started.

If you start a new course, then your fee status can be re-assessed. If your circumstances have changed since you started your course, it may be possible for your fee status to change, although this is unusual and not automatic. To request a reassessment please contact the Student Record and Enrolment team.

Where can I find more information?

General information is available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA). This a national advisory body that provides advice for international students, and trains the majority of Higher Education Fee Assessors. You can find key information below:

Read the UKCISA Student Guide about who is eligible for home fees

Find out about Home and Overseas Fees (UKCISA)

Find out about Fee Statuses in England (UKCISA)

Find out what is meant by 'ordinary residence' (UKCISA)

What information do I need to provide?

The fee assessment form explains what documentation is needed; examples are:

• a copy of your passport photo page
• any VISA's you hold
• proof of your address. For the academic year 2022/23 Semester A entry this will be from 1 September 2020 - 1 September 2023.

How do I send my fee assessment form?

The form along with any documents you upload will automatically go to the Admissions Team handling your application.

If you have any queries regarding your fee assessment, please email sre@herts.ac.uk.

Any questions?

Contact our Ask Herts team for more advice on fees and funding.

Phone: +44 (0)1707 284800