Student Finance
Students still confused by new loans system
Students are stumped by the new university tuition fees and loans system coming in this month, new research shows
20 September 2012
Student living costs ‘to hit £9,250 a year’
Students heading to university this autumn can expect to spend an average £9,254 a year on leisure and essentials
16 August 2012
Applications for 2012 uni starters fall as tuition fees set to rise
Applications for those hoping to start uni under the new higher tuition fees system are down compared with last year
30 January 2012
Confusion reigns as student fees fear takes hold
Poll results reveal lack of understanding over new tuition fees, as many expected to hit the streets today in protest
9 November 2011
£6,000 or £9,000 uni fees? Is it an irrelevant decision?
New analysis shows all but high earners pay back the same, regardless of fee
12 July 2011
Only one third of pupils understand the new tuition fees system
Only one third of pupils correctly understand the 2012 fees system for universities in England, a new survey reveals
27 June 2011
Teen Cash Class guide launched for teachers
Schools are being encouraged to offer financial education with the launch of My Money Week and Teen Cash Class Activity Sheets
13 June 2011
Students warned over loan email scam
21 September 2010
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