If you haven’t made an application contact Course Information on 01924 789111 or email
If you want to enrol on an apprenticeship, then please call the Apprenticeships Team on 01924 789469.
The Enrolment Process
- What do I need to bring with me?
If you are aged 16 - 18 you will need to bring the following:
- Enrolment letter – Check this is the right time and date
- Exam results/evidence
- Parent/Carer details – Home and mobile numbers, and email addresses.
- Exam access arrangement evidence (if applicable)
If you are aged 19+ you will need to bring the following evidence for each row that applies to you:
Criteria Evidence Example Not resident in the UK for previous 3 years Evidence of Right of Abode in the UK Biometric Residence Permit ARC card Paying Fees, Fee Concessions (Except HE and Advanced Learner Loans) ID and Address
Must be issued by a recognised organisation and show their logo, name and information
Must in student’s name
Must be dated within the last three months
Must be the original document and not a copy
ID
Birth Certificate
Passport
Driving Licence
ID Card
Biometric Residence PermitAddress
Driving Licence
Utility Bill (gas, water, electricity, telephone, internet etc)
Bank Statement/Credit Card Statement
Mortgage Statement or Lease Agreement
Insurance Policy
Payslip or Letter of Employment or P45/P60
Universal Credit/Other benefit ClaimFee Concession due to low income ID and Address as above
Evidence of Low IncomeWage slip
Employment contract, Online bank statement, Annual tax return
Universal Credit Statement - How long will it take?
It will take up to an hour to enrol and you must keep your appointment time to ensure you will be seen.
- Where do I enrol?
At the College where the course is delivered unless you have been told in your invite letter to enrol online. This applies to some adult courses and if this is the case follow the instructions on your letter. For courses delivered at Lightwaves or The Waterton Building, then please enrol at Wakefield College. The delivery location is shown on the course leaflet or your invitation to enrol.
- I haven’t heard anything about enrolling for College in September
Please contact our Admissions Team on 01924 789110 who will be able to look at your application and assist you.
- What do I do if i can’t attend my enrolment appointment or I have missed my appointment?
You will need to contact our Admissions Team on 01924 789110 to make a new appointment as we are not able to accommodate students without an appointment.
- When will I get my id badge?
Arrangements will be made during your first week to collect your ID badge.
- When will I get my timetable?
When your enrolment has been processed you will receive a welcome email and text message with log in details to our College VLE – Moodle. Here you will find your timetable in the MyStudentRecord section. If you do not receive the link to Moodle (this could take a few days after your enrolment appointment) please contact us on 01924 789110.
- What if I haven’t received the text message with my login details?
Please ring 01924 789444 and a member of staff will confirm your Login details.
- What if I haven’t received details of my password?
Please ring 01924 789444 and a member of staff will confirm your password.
- What if I have both my login and password details but still can’t log on?
You will need to bring your device into College and speak to your tutor in your first class. Please ring 01924 789444 and a member of staff will access your timetable and email you the details of your first week.
GCSE Results & Previous Achievements
- Which GCSE’s should be recorded on my online enrolment form?
For full time 16-18 year old students, only Maths and English grades should be recorded on the online enrolment form. However, students must still bring in evidence of all their achievements to enrol as these will need to be considered when discussing which level of qualification you will study.
- Why do you need my Maths & English results?
Students aged 16-18, studying more than 150 hours, have to study for maths and/or English where they do not already hold GCSE or equivalent grade 9-4 or L2 Functional Skills. In addition to this, students will also attend a minimum of one hour a week additional maths/English support.
- Will someone check my Maths and English results?
The results declared on the online enrolment form will be verified against your Personal Learning Record and enrolments to Maths and/or English GCSE added or cancelled as appropriate.
- Are results slips sufficient evidence of GCSE achievements?
Yes - results slips are acceptable but you will not be able to enrol without them.
- What if I forget my results or certificates?
Full time students have all been advised to bring their certificates in when they enrol. If you do not bring in your certificates/results slip and they are needed for the entry requirements, you will be advised at the ‘meet and greet’ that you will need to go home and get them.
Apprenticeships
- I am interested in an apprenticeship
Information on Apprenticeships at Wakefield College can be found on our website.
Criminal Convictions
- Which criminal convictions are classed as relevant and not relevant to my enrolment?
Relevant convictions are those which may present a danger to other people. These include sexual or physical assault and dealing drugs. Minor offences, usually deemed not relevant, include using or possessing drugs, driving offences and shoplifting. If you declare a relevant criminal conviction at enrolment you will be asked to provide further information before you can proceed with your enrolment.
Residency Status
- What evidence to I need to provide to support my right to study in the UK?
If have not been resident in the UK for the previous 3 years you will be required to provide evidence to support your immigration status usually your Passport, National Identity Card, Biometric Residence Card, Application Registration Card (ARC) or EU Settlement Scheme application certificate. You can also prove your immigration status by requesting a code online at www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status.
- What countries are in the EEA?
Countries in the European Economic Area (EEA)
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden & Switzerland. - What if I forget to bring evidence to support my right to study in the UK?
The enrolment processor will confirm with you the evidence you need to provide. If you can enrol during the day you can return to the MIS office with your evidence to complete your enrolment. If you need to return on an evening you will be asked to make an appointment to complete your enrolment when the College is open for evening enrolments. You can also scan a copy of your evidence and email it to
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Fee Remission & Financial Support
- What financial support is available to students aged 16-18?
Some students may be eligible for help towards travel, meals, kits etc. If students ask about help with these areas please refer them to Financial Support, 01924 789549, email
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or scan the QR code which should be around College linking to the Pay My Student system which is also on the website from the 28th August 2023. - How does a student apply for free school meals?
Students or parents should log into the Pay My Student system and complete the form once the student has enrolled, attaching evidence of household income.
- Do I need to show evidence of receipt of benefits?
Students are no longer required to show evidence of the benefits they are receiving. This information will be provided to ESFA by the Department for Work and Pensions.
- What evidence do I need to provide to claim a fee concession due to low wage?
Evidence of gross salary dated within 3 months which can be an annual tax return, wage slip, employment contract or Universal Credit Statement. See Fees & Money Matters for further information on Fees.
Thresholds for students (1st August 2024) Gross Annual Salary <£25,000 Monthly £2,083
4 Weekly £1,923
Fortnightly £961.50
Weekly £480.75 - What if I do not meet any of the fee concession criteria but can’t afford my course fees?
Students who are enrolling on a funded course, but do not meet the criteria for a fee concession may be able to apply for help with their fees dependent on their household income. Please refer them to Financial Services 01924 789283 for further advice.
Advanced Learner Loans (ALL)/HE Loans
- How do I apply for an Advanced Learner Loan (ALL)?
We cannot give advice about ALL but can direct you to the ALL website: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan/overview.
If you do not have internet access to apply for your loan from home, please contact our Admissions Team on 01924 789110.
- What if I don’t have my all approved by the time I enrol
You will be asked to pay a deposit of £150 which will be refunded after College has received 3 x payments from Student Loan Co. The first instalment will be at least 8 weeks from enrolment date.
Consumer Law & Right to Cancel
- How do I cancel my enrolment if I change my mind?
Information on your right to cancel your enrolment and Consumer Law is available below.
Still haven’t applied yet, need some advice?
Give our Course Information Team a call on 01924 789111 or email us at