Most students who are working and some of those who come from poorer and working class backgrounds have the tendency to skip some university activities because of financial difficulties. In a greater … [Read more...] about Gap Between Rich and Poor Felt in Campus
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Government Wants Universities and Colleges to Increase Initiatives and Turnouts for Disadvantaged Students
After finding out that applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds has been outnumbered by their affluent counterparts, 1:3, education ombudsman Les Ebdon calls on universities and colleges to do more … [Read more...] about Government Wants Universities and Colleges to Increase Initiatives and Turnouts for Disadvantaged Students
Study Explores the Possibility of Limiting Tuition Fees to £6,000
This year marks the first that university tuition fees in England reached a maximum of £9,000, triple the previous cap. In the face of strong reactions to this move, various alternatives for funding … [Read more...] about Study Explores the Possibility of Limiting Tuition Fees to £6,000
Underprivileged Standouts to be Encouraged by Government to Proceed to Higher Education
The UK government, through its ministers, will urge top achieving pupils who come from lower-class backgrounds to greatly consider going to university. Research results show that there are one third … [Read more...] about Underprivileged Standouts to be Encouraged by Government to Proceed to Higher Education
Rising Donations from Graduates Boost Scottish University Funds
Scottish university funding is getting a boost despite pressing issues of rising tuition fees and government budget cuts as part of austerity measures. The current system being followed is two … [Read more...] about Rising Donations from Graduates Boost Scottish University Funds
Widening Access to Higher Education and Narrowing Gap in Career Achievement
Universities have been widening their admission to reach students from less privileged backgrounds. Giving them equal opportunities with their advantaged peers is the purpose of doing so. The drive … [Read more...] about Widening Access to Higher Education and Narrowing Gap in Career Achievement
Limits on Admitting Top Students Relaxed, Universities to Compete in Recruiting Them
Being a top student certainly has its advantages, including better chances for receiving an offer at their preferred courses and universities. Starting this autumn, universities will be free to admit … [Read more...] about Limits on Admitting Top Students Relaxed, Universities to Compete in Recruiting Them
Student Maintenance Loans, Grants to Rise at Less Than Rate of Inflation
Maintenance loans and grants for English Students will increase by 1% in 2014-15. The announcement came through a written statement from universities minister David Willetts. The increase is less … [Read more...] about Student Maintenance Loans, Grants to Rise at Less Than Rate of Inflation
Scottish Universities to Accept More Students from Poorer Backgrounds
Students from underprivileged backgrounds in Scotland will now have the opportunity of attending university despite not achieving the required grades for entrance. Recruiting more students from … [Read more...] about Scottish Universities to Accept More Students from Poorer Backgrounds
Universities Urged to Offer Grants to Underprivileged Sixth Formers
The government’s social mobility adviser, former Labour minister Alan Milburn is due to submit a report to the government urging universities in England to fund grants to help poorer sixth-formers … [Read more...] about Universities Urged to Offer Grants to Underprivileged Sixth Formers
Essay Writer University Guide: Getting Funding for University Education
It’s the start of the academic year once again, and some students are entering university for the first time. This year marks the start of tuition fees as high as £9,000, which means that the number … [Read more...] about Essay Writer University Guide: Getting Funding for University Education
Thousands of UK Students Found to Have Overpaid Student Loans
Sixty-three thousand former British students were found to have been overcharged tens of millions of pounds in student loan collection, having to pay additional loan repayments to the Student Loans … [Read more...] about Thousands of UK Students Found to Have Overpaid Student Loans
It’s National Student Money Week—Yet UK Tuition Fees are Too High!
National Student Money Week has been organised from 12 – 16 March so students will be aware of the financial support for higher education they are eligible for. Students are encouraged to apply for … [Read more...] about It’s National Student Money Week—Yet UK Tuition Fees are Too High!