1

Subject to paragraph (1B), it shall be lawful for the institutions mentioned in paragraph (3) to charge higher fees in the case of a person who does not fall within any of —

a

paragraphs 2, 2A, 3, 4, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 5, 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D, 9E, 10A, 11A, 12A and 13 of Schedule 1; or

b

paragraphs 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of Schedule 1, where paragraph (1A) applies,

than in the case of a person who does fall within any of those paragraphs.

1A

This paragraph applies where—

a

in connection with a course beginning before 1st August 2021, a person (“A”) fell within any of paragraphs 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of Schedule 1 in relation to an academic year of the course beginning before 1st August 2021; and

b

A is liable for fees in connection with—

i

that course; or

ii

a course provided by an institution mentioned in paragraph (3) to which A transfers from that course.

1B

In relation to a course beginning on or after 1st January 2028, paragraph (1) has effect as if sub-paragraph (a) did not mention paragraphs 8A and 9B of Schedule 1.