This section includes commonly asked questions about fees and financial support at London Contemporary Dance School.

You may also like to refer to information on our student support services and entry requirements for our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

What are your fees?
For entry in 2011/12:  
UK undergraduate students    £3,375
EU undergraduate students    £3,375
Second degree undergraduate students    £3,375
UK/EU postgraduate students    £4,370
Overseas students (all courses)    £14,330

For entry in 2012/13:  
UK undergraduate students    £9,000
EU undergraduate students    £9,000
Second degree undergraduate students    £9,000
UK/EU postgraduate students    £4,750
PG Diploma MA conversion (1 term)    £1,583 
Overseas students (all courses)    £16,200
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Why are you charging £9,000 from 2012?
As a result of recent changes in Government funding to higher education, the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama faces a considerable reduction in its teaching grant from 2012. In order to continue to offer the world-class level of training and facilities for which its schools are renowned, it is charging new students £9,000 per year for all undergraduate programmes. The Conservatoire is continuing to subsidize the full cost of London Contemporary Dance School's programmes, which cost over £17,000 per student to deliver. We have also put in place an extensive financial support package to ensure that we continue to admit the most talented students, irrespective of backgrounds.
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How do I apply for a student loan?
To apply for a tuition fee loan, maintenance loan or maintenance grant, you need to visit Student Finance England on the Direct.gov website. You will need to reapply for each year of your training.

As this is a new system, it is likely that you will not be able to apply for income assessment or for a student loan before February 2012. This will not affect your application. For this year, if we need you to fill in alternative financial information to enable us to consider you for financial support, we will let you know. We are aiming to let all successful applicants know the financial support available to them at the point they are offered a place.
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I’m a student from Northern Ireland / Scotland / Wales – where do I apply for student finance?
For students from Northern Ireland, go to www.studentfinanceni.co.uk
For students from Scotland, go to www.student-support-saas.gov.uk
For students from Wales, go to www.studentfinancewales.co.uk
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What are Conservatoire Bursaries?
The Conservatoire offers financial support in the form of bursaries for students starting a course in or before September 2011. Visit the CDD's website for further information. The Conservatoire Scholarship scheme will support students starting courses from September 2012 (see below).
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What is the Conservatoire Scholarship Scheme?
The Conservatoire is offering a new Scholarship Scheme for students starting courses from September 2012. The scheme will offer financial support in the form of fee discounts, which means your debt after graduating will be reduced. Download this table for details of what the scholarships are worth and who is eligible.
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How do I apply for a Conservatoire Scholarship?
If you wish to be considered for a Conservatoire Scholarship, you need to indicate as appropriate on your application. You then need to complete an application to Student Finance England (or its equivalent) as early as possible in order to be means tested. This will allow the Conservatoire to assess what level of support you may be entitled to. As this is a new system, you may also be means tested through the Conservatoire.
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What is the maximum Scholarship I can receive?
You may be eligible to receive more than one Conservatoire Scholarship. The maximum amount you can receive is £4,000 per year for each year of training.
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What are the criteria for talent Scholarships?
Talent based Scholarships will be awarded by London Contemporary Dance School staff. If the Scholarship is available in the first year, the decision will be made at audition/interview level. If the Scholarship is awarded in the second year, a judgement will be made based on your first year of study.
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Why is the National Scholarship Programme only for English students?
The authorities in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have their own provisions in place to offer financial support to students.
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How do I apply for a Fund for Excellence bursary?
Undergraduate students may apply on a termly basis for support from the Fund for Excellence - applications normally open around Week 3 of each term. Postgraduate students may apply from June/July ahead of commencing their course in September. See here for more information.
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What if my circumstances change?
If your financial circumstances change, the amount of income-assessed financial support you are entitled to will increase or decrease respectively. This will not affect your basic maintenance loan entitlement from Student Finance England, or Conservatoire Scholarships which are awarded on the basis of talent.
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What if I have a degree already?
We welcome applications from students who have a degree already and who wish to pursue a professional training in dance.

If you have a degree already you will not be eligible to apply for a tuition fee or maintenance loan from Student Finance England. You may still be eligible for a Conservatoire Scholarship or a Fund for Excellence bursary. You can also apply for a Careers and Professional Development Loan.
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I’ve been offered a place but I haven’t been means tested. What should I do?
If your application is successful, we will notify you that you have been offered a place. Once you have been means tested, either through Student Finance England (or, if necessary, through the Conservatoire directly) we will be able to advise you of the fee discount you may be entitled to. In general we advise you to apply to Student Finance England as early as possible so that we will be able to make you an offer with as much information as possible.
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