A College Deposit Scheme operates for all students starting a new programme of study. Students will be required to pay a deposit of £75.00 at enrolment.
This is a refundable deposit that is paid upon enrolment at the College, which allows students to access College equipment and facilities. The Deposit Scheme includes (but is not limited to) the following:
- Textbooks
- Use of the gym
- IT account
- The borrowing of laptops
- College equipment (e.g. photographic equipment etc.)
- Issue of ID cards
The full deposit will be returned when the student leaves College, as long as all items have been returned in good condition, prior to a specified return date, and any amounts owing to the College (e.g. for the replacement of any breakages) have been paid. If there are items still outstanding, then the cost of unreturned or damaged items or the amount owed will be deducted from the deposit, plus an administrative fee of £5. The College reserves the right to charge an administrative fee of £5 if books are returned after the return date specified.
The deposit can be paid online via Reigate College Portal, using the College online payment system. This is within the Parent Portal which parents and guardians will be familiar with, as part of the Admissions process.
Parents/guardians who are able to demonstrate they are experiencing financial difficulties, may be exempt from paying this deposit scheme and should apply to the College Bursary scheme. Students who do not pay the deposit (and who have not been granted an exemption) will not be issued with textbooks or equipment and will not be given access to any of the facilities listed above.
