My university is asking me to pay a tuition fee deposit, what should I do?
Some universities require a tuition fee deposit either because you have deferred your place from the previous year or to secure your unconditional offer. Chevening will not pay this deposit.
In some cases, the university may be able to postpone payment of the deposit if they are aware that you are waiting for your Chevening Award to be confirmed, or waive your deposit upon receipt of your final award letter. However, this is at the discretion of each university.
Chevening will pay your tuition fees directly to your university after you have arrived in the UK, so if you paid a deposit, it will show as credit on your tuition fee account. You will then be able to arrange a return of your deposit directly with the university fees office. Chevening will not reimburse your deposit, you must contact your university directly.
If you are unable to pay the deposit and your university will not offer you an unconditional offer without one, we encourage you to apply for an alternative course.