> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.researchanimaltraining.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Billing Overview

> Understand billing options for Research Animal Training.

Research Animal Training offers flexible billing options for instructors depending on how you plan to use the platform.

## Billing Options

### UK Academic Institutions

Institutions can arrange access through an annual billing agreement administered by Newcastle University.

This option is ideal if you:

* run multiple courses each year
* require flexible seat usage
* prefer annual invoicing

See [**UK Academic Institution Access**](/instructor-guide/billing-and-institutional-access/uk-academic-access) for full details.

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### Purchase Learner Seats (Per Account)

Learner accounts can be purchased individually and assigned to a group.

* access duration: **1 year**
* cost: **£20 GBP per learner**

Additional accounts can be purchased at any time.

See [**Purchase Additional Learner Accounts**](/instructor-guide/billing-and-institutional-access/purchase-additional-accounts)

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## Instructor Accounts

Instructor accounts are provided at no additional cost when managing learner groups.

They allow you to:

* assign learners
* track progress
* manage completion
* download certificates

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### When are institutions billed?

Billing occurs annually in July based on active seats used in the previous 12 months.

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### Do we pay for unused seats?

No. You are billed only for active accounts.

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### Can we remove unused learners before billing?

Yes. Learners marked **Not Started** can be removed before billing.

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### Do we need a new PO each year?

Yes. A new PO is required for the following billing period.

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### Can we add more learners during the year?

Yes. Groups are created with capacity for flexible enrolment.