Higher Education, Adult Community Education and Apprentice course fee increases 2025 - 2026

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A decision made 16 June 2025:

Decision Reference: MD-ELL-2025-435		Public
Subject: 2025-2026 Higher Education, Adult Community Education and Apprentice course fee increases
Report Title: 2025-2026 Higher Education, Adult Community Education and Apprentice course fee increases		Exempt (Article 33(b))
Decision(s): The Minister for Education and Lifelong Learning approved the fees for the 2025-2026 academic year proposed by the governing body of Highlands College: an increase of 3 per cent to University College Jersey fees, 5.5 per cent for apprenticeships and 5.5 per cent for Adult and Community Education courses. The Minister further decided to request the approval of the Minister for Treasury and Resources for fee increases. In accordance with the requirements of the Public Finances Manual, the Minister for Treasury and Resources should be requested to endorse fee increases above 2.5 per cent in accordance with the Anti-Inflation Strategy, and to permit the use of additional income in meeting the forecast additional expenditure.
Reason for Decision(s): To 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: The fee increase for Highlands College is forecast to result in additional income of £25,000 for 2025 and £74,000 for 2026. Expenditure will increase by a matching amount.
Action Required: In accordance with the Public Finances Manual, to request the approval of the Treasurer of the States, under delegated authority, for the fees to be increased by more than 2.5 per cent 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 Education and Lifelong Learning
Date Signed:	Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):