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09/05/2011
Student Finance Campaign Launches
A public information campaign for prospective students and their parents about changes to the student finance system in 2012 is being launched today.
The press, radio, media partnership and social media campaign links students and parents to a new dedicated Direct.gov.uk microsite which describes how the tuition loan system will operate, how to get a student loan, help with living costs and what support is available from government.
Universities and Science Minister David Willetts said: “We must ensure that prospective students are not put off applying to university because they do not understand the new system. Going to university depends on ability – not the ability to pay.
"New students will not pay upfront costs, there will be more financial support for those from poorer families and everyone will make lower loan repayments than they do under the current system once they are in well paid work.
“A university degree is an excellent investment in your future. Students and their families need to know that applying for student finance is quick and easy and can be done on-line.”
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The press, radio, media partnership and social media campaign links students and parents to a new dedicated Direct.gov.uk microsite which describes how the tuition loan system will operate, how to get a student loan, help with living costs and what support is available from government.
Universities and Science Minister David Willetts said: “We must ensure that prospective students are not put off applying to university because they do not understand the new system. Going to university depends on ability – not the ability to pay.
"New students will not pay upfront costs, there will be more financial support for those from poorer families and everyone will make lower loan repayments than they do under the current system once they are in well paid work.
“A university degree is an excellent investment in your future. Students and their families need to know that applying for student finance is quick and easy and can be done on-line.”
(BMcN/KMcA)
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Students from across the country are being recruited to take part in a unique experiment, which could shape how student finance products and services are run in the future. The Student Loans Company (SLC) has launched a nationwide search for 5,000 customers to take part in its online Student Finance Lab.
31 October 2011
UCAS System Faces Shake Up
The rules for applying for a place in university could undergo their biggest change in over 50 years, under proposals published on Monday. According to the report by student applications body, UCAS, students will now apply for university after receiving their A-level grades.
UCAS System Faces Shake Up
The rules for applying for a place in university could undergo their biggest change in over 50 years, under proposals published on Monday. According to the report by student applications body, UCAS, students will now apply for university after receiving their A-level grades.
28 November 2013
NAO Critical Of Student Loan Recovery System
The National Audit Office (NAO) has criticised the government for not doing enough to recover student loans. According to the NAO the outstanding loan debt stands at £46 billion and is predicted to rise to £200bn over the next 30 years.
NAO Critical Of Student Loan Recovery System
The National Audit Office (NAO) has criticised the government for not doing enough to recover student loans. According to the NAO the outstanding loan debt stands at £46 billion and is predicted to rise to £200bn over the next 30 years.
21 April 2005
Liberal Democrats to tackle student debt
The Liberal Democrats have promised to remove the fear of debt from university students by scrapping tuition and top-up fees and increase grants for poorer students. The party announced that a Liberal Democrat government would provide grants of up to £2,000 per year to poorer students.
Liberal Democrats to tackle student debt
The Liberal Democrats have promised to remove the fear of debt from university students by scrapping tuition and top-up fees and increase grants for poorer students. The party announced that a Liberal Democrat government would provide grants of up to £2,000 per year to poorer students.
16 June 2006
Graduates loans arrears rise
The latest figures from the Student Loans Company (SLC) have revealed that many students are struggling to keep up their loan repayments. SLC reported that loan arrears were outstanding on £186m made in student loans in the year 2005 to 2006. This takes the total to almost £19bn owed on loans made to students and graduates.
Graduates loans arrears rise
The latest figures from the Student Loans Company (SLC) have revealed that many students are struggling to keep up their loan repayments. SLC reported that loan arrears were outstanding on £186m made in student loans in the year 2005 to 2006. This takes the total to almost £19bn owed on loans made to students and graduates.
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