Fees and Funding

Funding your Course.

Our course attracts government funding and our College is classed as a ‘Private Training Provider’.

You are eligible, as a student at Hamilton Theatre Arts, to apply for a student loan that will cover most of your course fees. Eligible students will also receive a payment towards your course fees from SAAS (Student Awards Agency Scotland)   This amount is currently set at £1205.00.  (The balance of fees therefore to be paid monthly via Student Loan or Personal Contribution)

Many students pay for their course fees via student loans together with a small personal contribution, made payable through part time work or private means and paid monthly.

Course fees.

Fees for our college course in 2026/2027 are £9300.00 (inc. VAT) per year.

Paying your Course Fees...

Year 1

Fees for Year 1 are paid as per following breakdown:

Deposit (Upon acceptance) – £1295.00

SAAS contribution – £1205.00

The balance is paid by the student via Student Loan or Personal means as follows:

September payment – £1220.00

9 x Monthly payments (October - June) – £620.00 per month

Years 2 & 3

Fees for Year 2 & 3 are paid as per following breakdown:

Deposit (Prior to Year 2 & 3 enrolment) – £1295.00

SAAS contribution – £1205.00

The balance is paid by the student via Student Loan or Personal means as follows:

September payment – £1220.00

9 x Monthly payments (October - June) – £620.00 per month

Information about Fees & How to Pay…

The mandatory method of payment for fees is Direct Debit with a choice of payment dates of 8th or 15th of the month. Students will require a bank account that permits payments by Direct Debit.

All students will be issued with a Personal Fee Schedule at the beginning of each Academic Year detailing payment amounts and dates due.

Logo of Direct Debit with a circular design and the text 'DIRECT Debit' next to it.

Additional costs for consideration..

  • Accommodation and living costs 

  • Dance Kit/Uniform (Full list provided in advance of Enrolment)

  • Books and/or stationery

  • Professional Headshot/Photographic Portfolio (3rd Year)

  • Spotlight entry (Optional inclusion: 3rd Year)

  • Graduation Gown Hire (3rd Year)

  • Costs related to Showreel creation (videographer)

  • Exam Fees for ISTD Tap (only applicable to suitable/selected students and optional)

Applying to SLC & SAAS...

Most Scottish applicants will qualify for SAAS funding of £1,205 per year, and will be able to apply for SLC Loans, please visit http://www.saas.gov.uk for more information

Applicants from England, Wales & Ireland do not qualify for funding through SAAS or SLC.