University College Jersey, Highlands College: Fee Increases 2018/2019

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A decision made on 13 July 2018

Decision Reference: MD-ESC-2018-0016
Decision Summary Title:	Highlands College request by Governing Body to increase fees for the academic year 2018-2019		Date of Decision Summary:
Decision Summary Author:	Finance Manager		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title:	Fee increases for University College Jersey at Highlands College		Date of Written Report:	17th May 2018
Written Report Author:	Principal, Highlands College		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Exempt
Subject: Fee increases for University College Jersey at Highlands College 2018/19
Decision(s): The Minister approved the fees for the 2018-19 academic year proposed by the Governing Body of Highlands College, as outlined in the Ministerial Decision Report. He further agreed that, in accordance with Financial Direction 4.1 “Increases in States Fees and Charges”, the Minister for Treasury and Resources should be requested to endorse the fee increases for 2018/19.
Reason(s) for Decision: To meet the requirements of 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 2018 is forecast to result in additional income of £73,754 for 2018 and £147,507 for 2019
Action required: In accordance with Financial Direction 4.1 “Increases in States Fees and Charges”, to request the approval of the Treasurer of the States, under delegated authority, for the fees in respect of University College Jersey at Highlands College to be increased by more than 2.5%. To advise the Governing Body that the Minister has approved the increase in fees.
Signature:		Position: Minister for Education
Date Signed:		Date of Decision: