How to register

Registration for YASS modules is organised through schools (or college), although students deal directly with the OU when it comes to their course work and assessment.

How much does it cost for an institution to join YASS and is it straightforward?

There is no cost to join YASS. Interested institutions should allocate one person to be the coordinator and the Open University will advise that person about the Scheme and answer questions, either at an information day, a face to face meeting, or by phone. The appropriate registration forms will also be supplied.

The institution will then agree to accept responsibility for selecting and registering suitable students.

Registration in England and Wales

You must use the YASS registration forms and return them to our Young Applicants Team in Nottingham. These forms include reference to the safeguarding guidelines and the release of student results to the school or college. For further information, contact your regional or National YASS Coordinator or our Young Applicants Team in Nottingham by email: srs-young-applicants@open.ac.uk or by phone: 0845 3666058.

Registration in Northern Ireland

You must use the YASS registration forms and return them to our Student Registration Service in Belfast. These registration forms include reference to the safeguarding guidelines and the release of student results to the school or college. For further information, contact your regional YASS Coordinator by email: ireland@open.ac.uk or by phone: 028 9024 5025.

 Registration in Scotland

You must use the YASS registration forms and return them to The Open University in Scotland. For further information contact Carla Munro, YASS Administrator by email: c.munro@open.ac.uk or by phone 0131 226 3851.

Payments for YASS modules

The fee for each module is listed on the website. Fees vary, depending on the length of the module. The school, acting as sponsor, can either send a cheque to The Open University or request an invoice (often the preferred option), which should be paid about one month after the module has begun. It is also acceptable for a third party, usually a parent or carer, to pay the young student’s fees, although the educational contract remains with the student.

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