University Student Numbers 2020-09-07
2020-09-07
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The UK government announced a change in policy regarding predicted A-level grades, affecting university admissions.
In a recent National Union of Students survey, 55% of students reported that the income of their parents or those who provided financial support to them had been negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, and 80% were worried about how they would cope financially. Given that part-time jobs will be scarce, what extra provision will the Government make to ensure that universities can properly support students facing hardship?
If a student is not already accessing the maximum loan and the income of their parents or carers has changed, they should fill in a change of income form with the Student Loans Company. On the hardship funds, we have worked with the Office for Students so that they can show more flexibility, and this will amount to £256 million for the coming academic year.
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