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Student Policies and Regulations

Student Debt Policy

This Student Debt policy covers the circumstances which might lead to you having outstanding fee and/or charges with The Open University as detailed in the Conditions of Registration and Fee Rules. It also outlines the means that will be undertaken to recover these outstanding amounts should you become in debt to The Open University.

This policy applies to undergraduate, postgraduate and research students who have outstanding fee and/or other charges in connection with their study.


Policy Documents

Effective for modules starting from 1 August 2024

Previous document versions

Effective for modules starting from 1 August 2021

Effective for modules starting from 1 August 2020

Effective for modules starting from 1 October 2019

For more information about changes to policy, terms and conditions, and curriculum visit the change log.


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