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Higher Education Courses: University College Jersey, Highlands College: Fee Increases

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[THIS DECISION RESCINDS MD-CED-2023-379]: A decision made 4 August 2023:

Decision Reference:  MD-CED-2023-526

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Subject: 2023-2024 academic year fee increases for Higher Education Courses at University College Jersey, Highlands College

 

Report Title: 2023-2024 UCJ Highlands College Fee Increases

Exempt (Article 33(b))

Decision(s):

The Minister decided to rescind the previous decision MD-CED-2023-379 which incorrectly listed the fee increase as 10.4%. In this decision the Minister decided to approve the 5% fee increases requested by the Governing Body for the 2023-2024 academic year for University College Jersey, Highlands. Fees had not been increased for the previous academic year.

Reason for Decision(s):

To rescind the previous decision MD-CED-2023-379 and meet the requirements of Schedule 4 part 5, Article 13a of the Education (Jersey) Law 1999 which requires that the fees set by the respective governing body are approved by the Minister.

Resource Implications: This increase equates to an estimated £55,000 of additional income per annum (dependent on the number of enrolments).

 

Action Required: In accordance with the Public Finances Manual, the Treasurer of the States, under delegated authority has approved for the fees to be increased by more than 2.5% and to permit the use of the additional income to meet increased costs. Private Secretary to advise the Principal of Highlands College that the Minister has approved the fee increases.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Children and Education

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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