Fees & Funding ⋆ Riverside Music College

SAAS Funding

Partial funding of Riverside HNC/HND level courses is available through
SAAS (Student Awards Agency for Scotland). Students eligible for support can receive £1,205.00 towards the cost of tuition fees.

Eligible students can also apply for living cost support via SAAS, who have a combination of loans, grants and bursaries available. Student loans of up to £6,750.00 and bursaries of £2,000.00 are available depending on individual circumstances. For further details please check the SAAS website.

Course Costs

Course Title	Start Date	Duration	Single Payment- SAAS Funded	Non-SAAS Funded
HNC Sound Production (Year 1)	August 2023	36 Weeks	£2,895	£4,100
HND Sound Production (Year 2)	August 2023	36 Weeks	£2,895	£4,100
HNC Music Performance (Year 1)	August 2023	36 Weeks	£2,895	£4,100
HND Music Performance (Year 2)	August 2023	36 Weeks	£2,895	£4,100

Upon confirmation that your interview has been successful, you will be issued with a conditional or unconditional offer. To confirm acceptance of this offer, candidates must pay a £100.00 course registration fee within 14 days of receipt of offer letter. Course registration fees are non-refundable unless we are unable to offer you a place on your designated course.

Payment Plans

Riverside offers flexible payment options for students wishing to pay fees via our SAAS and non-SAAS funded instalment plans. Candidates opting to pay via our instalment plans will be required to pay a course deposit fee on the 28th of July 2023.

Full payment of course fees within 14 days of course commencement entitles you to a £100.00 discount on annual tuition costs.

Instalment Payment Terms

Fees based on new students eligible for SAAS tuition Fees of £1,205.00.

Student Eligible For SAAS Tuition Fees	Total Fees Due £2,995.00	Payment Due Date
Payment 1	£419.30	28th July 2023
Payment 2	£419.30	25th August 2023
Payment 3	£419.30	27th October 2023
Payment 4	£419.30	24th November 2023
Payment 5	£419.30	29th December 2023
Payment 6	£179.70	26th January 2024
Payment 7	£179.70	23rd February 2024
Payment 8	£179.70	29th March 2024
Payment 9	£179.70	26th April 2024
Payment 10	£179.70	31st May 2024

Fees based on new students that are non-eligible for SAAS support

Student Non -Eligible For SAAS Support	Total Balance Due £4,200.00	Payment Due Date
Payment 1	£588.00	28th July 2023
Payment 2	£588.00	25th August 2023
Payment 3	£588.00	27th October 2023
Payment 4	£588.00	24th November 2023
Payment 5	£588.00	29th December 2023
Payment 6	£252.00	26th January 2024
Payment 7	£252.00	23rd February 2024
Payment 8	£252.00	29th March 2024
Payment 9	£252.00	26th April 2024
Payment 10	£252.00	31st May 2024