Applying to University

1. Applying to University Gaurav Malik, School of Architecture, Computing & Engineering

2. What is Higher Education? • Over 50,000 course to choose from • Study one or two subjects at a University or Higher Education College • 18+ • Fees

3. What is Higher Education? • Over 50,000 course to choose from • Study one or two subjects at a University or Higher Education College • 18+ • Fees

4. Is it available to me? • Accessible to students from all backgrounds • Financial Support available to ALL • Wide variety of courses to suit all learning styles

5. Changes from September 2012 New tuition fees Enhanced package of studentfinancial assistance A new National Scholarship Programme

6. Tuition fees

7. Government funding

8. Tuition Fee Loans Students will be able to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of their fees No upfront fees Fees are repaid after the student leaves university and only once they are earning over £21,000 Repayments will be the same if you go somewhere charging £6,500 or £9,000

9. Maintenance (living cost) Loan Help pay for living costs (food, travel, accommodation, etc) The amount you can borrow will depend on your household income and where you live and study. You will only start making repayments on this loan once you have completed your course and you are earning over £21,000 per year. 

10. Maintenance (living cost) Loan • The maximum Maintenance Loan for students starting in 2012/13 will be: • £7,675 if you live away from home and study at a university or college in London • £4,375 if you live at home • 65% non-means tested • 35% means tested • Paid in three instalments

11. Maintenance (living cost) Grant Full grant of £3,250 where annual household income is £25,000 or less Partial grant where annual household income is between £25,001 - £42,600 Paid in three instalments directly to student’s bank account

12. UK UG full-time studentsSpecial Support Grant Full grant where annual household income is £25,000 or less Partial grant (calculated on a sliding scale) where annual household income is £25,001 - £42,600 The amount you can get through the Special Support Grant is the same as that available through the Maintenance Grant but it won’t reduce how much you get for your Maintenance Loan. Students who receive the full Special Support Grant will receive the full student loan

13. Loan repayments Only start making repayments once you have finished your studies and you are earning over £21,000 per year  You pay 9% of the amount you are earning over £21,000.  If your annual salary was £25,000 per year you would pay back 9% of £4,000, which is about £30 a month The repayment amount each month is the same regardless of how much you borrowed Any remaining debt will be written off by the government after 30 years

14. Loan repayment examples Calculate your likely repayments at yourfuture.direct.gov.uk/calculate Repayments are affordable and will be deducted automatically from your pay packet through the tax system

15. Loan interest rates While you are studying and up until the end of April after you leave university - Interest on your loan will be charged at inflation plus 3% From the April after you leave university if you are earning below £21,000, interest will be applied at the rate of inflation. Graduates earning between £21,000 and £41,000 will be charged interest on a sliding scale up to a maximum of inflation plus 3%. Graduates earning above £41,000, will be charged interest at the full rate of inflation plus 3%.

16. Scholarships & bursaries

17. National Scholarship Programme New £150m National Scholarship Programme (NSP) for lower income families New UEL NSP Bursary to eligible students from partner institutions or our New Beginnings pre-entry programme The bursary is a package made up of a £1000 cash bursary and £2000 enhanced Progress Bursary

18. Additional support • Disabled Students’ Allowances • Adult Dependants’ Grant • Childcare Grant • Parents’ Learning Allowance • Foyer and Care Leavers • Student Athlete Scholarship Scheme • Access to Learning Fund

19. Support for part-time students

20. Part-time fees and funding From September 2012 part-time UG students will pay £1,500 per module For the first time they will be able to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover tuition fee costs meaning no upfront costs Part-time students will not be eligible for a grant or loan for their living costs

21. Where to apply? www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

22. What are the benefits? • Improved job and earning prospects • Develop a range of transferable skills • Gain independence and broaden horizons • Opportunity to study subject of choice in depth

23. Key Decisions University or College Home or Away City or Campus Full time or Part Time Exams or Coursework Facilities

24. Course Options • Foundation degree • Vocational – Employment related • 2 years full time • Higher National Certificate (HNC) / Higher National Diploma (HND) • HNC – often studied part-time over 2 years while working • HND – 2 years full-time to complete • Allow entry to an Honours degree • Diploma in Higher Education • Diploma of Higher Education • Similar to a degree but with less content • Two year course – can convert to a full degree by studying for an extra year

25. Degree Options • Extended Degree • Students who do not have the qualifications required to get onto a degree course • Foundation year – introductory year to provide necessary background to complete full degree • Honours Degree • Takes from 3-5 years full-time, can also be studied part-time • Many are subject-based, some are more vocational • Offer a wide range of employment options

26. How to choose a course? Professional Subject E.g. Law, Medicine, Engineering Subject from current study E.g. English Language, Maths, History Something completely new! E.g. Criminology, Archaeology, Motorsports Hobby or interest E.g. Sports, Music, Film Related Subject E.g. Biochemistry, American Studies

27. Study something you love! FASHION FORENSIC SCIENCE PERFORMING ARTS JOURNALISM EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES FILM STUDIES SPORTS COACHING

28. More than just a degree… Confidence Organisation Transferable Skills Team Work Independence Time Management Presentation Communication

29. Entry Routes • Post 16 qualifications, such as A-levels, GNVQs, BTEC awards, Scottish or Irish Highers, the Baccalaureate • Extended Degree • Completion of an approved Access programme • Recent study/employment experience

30. Save Money Stay near Family and Friends Stay in a familiar area Nicer to live at home than in halls Fewer distractions – easier to study Where to Live AWAY FROM HOME AT HOME • Gain independence • Free to come and go as you like • Opportunity to meet more people in halls etc. • More responsibility • Discover a new town / city

31. Moving away • Halls of Residence • Catered or self-catering • Often organise social events • Convenient for university facilities • Feel part of student community • Chance to meet people and make friends • Room in a house • Often after living in halls • Choose who to live with • Choose where to live • More independence • More responsibility

32. What to look for –Moving away • Imagine living there? • Are the halls convenient for university facilities? • Is it safe / secure? Local environment / accommodation • Facilities to play their favourite sport? Or to take up something new? • Are there teams to join? Sports facilities • Can they get involved? • Are there clubs and societies to match their interests? • Facilities for socialising Students Union • Good student life? • Nightlife / theatre / sports • Would you like to live there? The town / city

33. Questions? Ray Ruocco, Claire Daltrey, Aloysius Edoh