Final UCAS Figures Show Fall in Demand Due to Student Finance Fears
News provided by Student Money Saver on Tuesday 31st Jan 2012
(United Kingdom - 31st January 2012) Student Money Saver brings students the final and official figures regarding applications for university a week after the deadline closes. The fall in figures compared to the same time last year has been described as worrying and is thought to be as a result of the rising student finance tuition fees which will come into place at the start of the new academic year.
Data from UCAS shows an 8.7% drop in British applications to start courses in September compared with figures in January 2011. Figures also show an 11.2% fall in demand from European students who would be required to pay the same fees as British students, thus sparking fresh debate that students are being put of university over fears of debt.
The figures have been said to highlight the Governments folly in raising tuition fees to as much as £9,000, a decision which is said to be preposterous for students coming from low-income backgrounds.
In a world where other countries are encouraging their brightest students to continue studies, the United Kingdom is putting up barriers to students looking to continue into further education. For those relying on ability, not money, in order to succeed, the figures are concerning.
Student Money Saver is offering help and advice on the new tuition fees process and how to deal with student debt. For more information on the latest student finance news, simply visit the site.
Data from UCAS shows an 8.7% drop in British applications to start courses in September compared with figures in January 2011. Figures also show an 11.2% fall in demand from European students who would be required to pay the same fees as British students, thus sparking fresh debate that students are being put of university over fears of debt.
The figures have been said to highlight the Governments folly in raising tuition fees to as much as £9,000, a decision which is said to be preposterous for students coming from low-income backgrounds.
In a world where other countries are encouraging their brightest students to continue studies, the United Kingdom is putting up barriers to students looking to continue into further education. For those relying on ability, not money, in order to succeed, the figures are concerning.
Student Money Saver is offering help and advice on the new tuition fees process and how to deal with student debt. For more information on the latest student finance news, simply visit the site.
Press release distributed by Pressat on behalf of Student Money Saver, on Tuesday 31 January, 2012. For more information subscribe and follow https://pressat.co.uk/
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