Refer students to university and earn up to £1,000 per enrolment
Leverage your network, work on your own terms, and get paid per successful referral.
- Paid after confirmed enrolment and university payment
- No minimum targets or set hours
- Published rates: no hidden fees or surprise deductions
The role at a glance
- Who can do it Anyone in the UK
If you know UK-based adults who want to study. Freelance, so it fits around a job, family or retirement.
- Paid per student £600 to £1,000
Depending on how many students you have confirmed in one intake.
- When you are paid 3 instalments
End of term 1, end of term 2 and re-enrolment.
- Cost to join £0
No fee, no starter pack and nothing to buy.
- How you earn Enrolments only
Paid only for students who genuinely enrol and continue class attendance.
This role is for you if…
You know people ready for university
Friends, family, colleagues or your community: adults who want to study.
You want flexible income
Commission-based, with no targets or set hours.
Your referrals can get Student Finance
They are UK-based and can access Student Finance England.
How to apply
Applications are handled by our recruitment partner: please go back and answer their questions, so you have a faster response. If you wish to apply directly, please send an email to marketing@omegapartners.co.uk with the subject: Student Recruitment Application
Email your applicationThe more students you refer, the more you earn per student
Your rate is set by how many of your students are confirmed in one intake, across all partner institutions.
- Every student moves up. Reach a higher tier and the new rate applies to every confirmed student in that intake, not just the extra ones.
- Three intakes a year: autumn, new year and Easter. Each intake is counted separately.
- Paid in three equal instalments as your student progresses.
Per enrolled student
Rate depends on students confirmed in one intake.
Three payments across the academic year
Each stage pays one-third of your per-student rate, released as your student progresses and subject to university confirmation.
End of term 1
Your student is attending and has submitted their initial assignments.
End of term 2
Continued attendance and coursework, with no funding or compliance issues.
Re-enrolment or progression
The university confirms your student has re-enrolled or progressed.
How each rate splits
| Rate | Term 1 | Term 2 | Re-enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|
| £600 | £200 | £200 | £200 |
| £750 | £250 | £250 | £250 |
| £1,000 | £333 | £333 | £334 |
When does the money arrive?
Student Finance England pays the tuition fee to the university, and the university then pays Omega. Your first payment usually arrives 3–4 months after classes begin, and later stages follow the same route.
Worked examples
Example 1: you enrol 7 students in the autumn intake (4 at GBS and 3 at LSC), so you're in the 5–9 tier and earn £750 per student, paid as £250 at each stage. That's £5,250 for the intake.
Example 2: enrol 12 students and you move to the 10+ tier: £1,000 per student, paid as £333, £333 and £334. That's £12,000 for the intake.
Three steps. We do the heavy lifting.
You refer
Know someone who wants to start university? Submit their details through our referral form. It takes two minutes.
We handle the application
Our Admissions team contacts your referral and guides them step by step through eligibility checks, documents and enrolment.
You get paid
You earn commission once your referral successfully enrols and Omega Partners has been paid by the university.
Quality over quantity. We only accept genuine, academically motivated referrals.
Why partner with Omega Partners?
- Flexible work that fits your schedule
- Students can access Student Finance England funding
- Dedicated support from our expert Admissions team
- A clear, ethical process focused on quality
- 4,000+ mature learners helped into university since 2021
My referrals received full support from the Omega Admissions team. Happy to recommend.Hamida B., London Rated 4.9 on Trustpilot and 4.9 on Google
Frequently asked questions
More detail in our guides on how consultants get paid and keeping records of referral income.
How to applyDo I need experience in recruitment or education?
No. You refer people you know who want to study, and our Admissions team handles eligibility checks, applications and enrolment.
How much can I earn per student?
£600 per enrolled student when you have 1 to 4 confirmed students in one intake, £750 for 5 to 9, and £1,000 for 10 or more. The higher rate applies to every confirmed student in that intake.
How long until I am paid?
Your first instalment usually arrives 3 to 4 months after your student starts classes. Student Finance England pays the university, the university pays Omega, and we then pay you. The second and third instalments follow at the end of term 2 and at re-enrolment.
Do I pay tax on my commission?
Yes. You work as a freelancer, not an employee, so you are responsible for declaring your commission to HMRC. Keep a record of each payment you receive.
What happens if my student withdraws?
Payments are linked to your student continuing on their course, so no further instalments are paid once a student withdraws.
Can I offer students money or gifts to apply?
No. Consultants must never offer incentives to students. People should apply because they genuinely want to study.
Are there targets or set hours?
No. There are no minimum targets and no set hours. You refer when you know someone who is ready.
Who decides whether my referral gets a place or funding?
The university makes admissions decisions and Student Finance England makes funding decisions. Omega supports your referral through each step but cannot guarantee a place or funding.
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