Fees & Funding: Foundation + Portfolio

Foundation work from the 2024 College Showcase

Most students under-19 don't pay tuition fees - but there are still opportunities available to get financial support as a Foundation student, or as a mature student on our Portfolio course.

Course fees


There are no tuition fees at all for the Foundation Diploma at HCA if you are If you are aged under-19 and permanent UK resident.

If you are 19 or over at the time the course starts, or you are an EU or international student, you will be required to pay tuition fees (see the table below). 

All students are also required to pay an up-front course fee to cover studio and material costs and off-campus visits. This is usually around XXX, and is payable at the start of the course. Financial support may be available to assist with course fees if required.

Tuition fees

Under 19 Free
Over 19 5,421
International 11, 500

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