HNC Refresh Programme

The HNC Refresh Programme is for students who have previously enrolled at HNC but did not complete their studies. To ensure that we can identify that returning to HNC is genuinely the right next step for an applicant, we explore and discuss the reasons a study programme was not completed as part of our final decision. While previous experiences at HNC are not necessarily a barrier to an offer of a place, we will need to identify that the factors that led to a first enrolment not being successful are fully resolved, and the fresh start will be a success. Important notice: the maximum number of funded years for post-16 (16-19 study) is three, therefore any previous enrolments when added to your two years enrolment at HNC cannot exceed this total number of years of study. Applicants are asked to note the following important information:
– If a place is offered, Admissions staff will advise if you will rejoin as a Year 12 student or will be able to restart in Year 13 (but you would ordinarily need to recommence the same study programme). It is important to understand that funding arrangements for 16-19 Colleges mean that should a new start not work as planned, we would not be able to accommodate a further request for the following academic year. This also applies if you have completed/started post-16 studies at an other institution. This is why we also take great care to identify that a place on the Refresh Programme has every chance of success
– You do not have to request the same programme as you previously studied (if rejoining as a Year 12 student), but you must meet the College’s published entry criteria for your request and we will need to ensure it supports your vision for the future
– Applications received ahead of our standard interview evenings will have an appointment booked at one of these. When these are completed, applicants will be required to attend an interview during the College day. In all cases, attendance at interview is a requirement and this will take place with an experienced interviewer who will explore the circumstances of your prior enrolment with you
– Applications close on 25 May 2025. After this point the form will close and no further applications will be accepted in any circumstance
– All applications are reviewed against current entry criteria for the academic year and the College reserves the right to pre-decline applications where we can see that the applicant does not meet this
– We strongly recommend that if you are offered a place that you come to the welcome event, Hudd Fest (11 July) as this is valuable opportunity to meet teachers and your new peers. Please note if you are successful, you will be required to attend the compulsory Induction Day on Monday 1 September 2025.