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Applications, Admissions and Finance
Amy Wigham Education Liaison Officer
@UniofReading | www.reading.ac.uk
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Why go to University?
• You need a degree for some jobs• Study something you enjoy• Better career prospects and earning potential• Transferable skills• Social opportunities• Meet new people• Develop confidence and independence
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What can you study? • Traditional subjects- English Literature,
Maths, Geography• Vocational-Teaching, Pharmacy, Social
Work• Unusual courses- Theatre Arts,
Education and Deaf Studies, Meteorology, International Football Management
• Combined Courses – Music and Maths, Management and French
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Remember every course is different...
• Course requirements
• Course content
• Accreditations
• Number of contact hours
• Student/staff ratios
• Assessment – exams/
coursework
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• Support available
• Opportunity for work
placements
• Study abroad
• Teaching facilities- labs,
lecture theatres, computer
rooms etc.
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How to choose a university
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How to choose? • Prospectuses and subject brochures• Websites• University guides and websites (Times, Guardian, Unistats,
The Student Room, Complete University Guide)
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Open Days and campus tours• Check dates and if you
have to book• Make a plan for the day• Visit your Department of
interest first• Decide on your other
priorities: accommodation, sport, social facilities
• Ask lots of questions
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Does it feel right???
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The admission procedure
• UCAS is a central clearing house• Online application • 5 choices - Invisibility of choice• Consistent and Realistic choices• References • Decisions are made by universities• Post application visit days• Interviews vary between institutions
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When do I apply?• September 2013
Applications for 2014 entry begin• 15 October 2013
Deadline for Oxford, Cambridge, Dentistry, Medicine and Vet Science
• 15 January 2014Closing date for 2014 applications.
• End March 2014Majority of decisions made
• Early May 2014Deadline for applicants to make replies to offers
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What do Universities look for?Motivation Commitment
Experience Knowledge
Technical Skill Inter-personal Skills
Academic potential Enthusiasm
Dedication Tenacity
Intellect Aspirations
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What could be included?• Why you are interested in the subject
• Details of your key skills
• Any work experience
• Other achievements
• Your future plans
• Tasters and Masterclasses
• Any sponsorship/placements you have applied for
• If you taking a year out, your reasons why
• Your social, sports or leisure interests
Applying to university
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Student Finance
Tuition Fees for 2013 Entry
Full-time UK/EU undergraduates will be charged a tuition fee up to £9,000 for 2013/14
This tuition fee will not have to be paid upfront if students take out a non-income assessed tuition fee loan from Student Finance England
Tuition fee loans
• Paid directly to the University
• Repayment until after graduation when the graduate is earning more than £21,000
Maintenance Loans
• Dependent on place of study and where student will be living
All loans have a variable interest of RPI plus up to 3%
Maintenance Grants and grants available to help students with disabilities or dependents (non repayable)
University bursaries and scholarships (non repayable)
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Maintenance Loan: UK students
Everyone is entitled to a loan to cover living costs. 35% of the maximum loan amount students receive depends on their parental/household income.
Repayments start after the student is earning over £21, 000.
Where you plan to live/study
Max. Amount of loan
Elsewhere (inc. University of Reading)
£5, 500 ( min. £3,575 )
London £7,675
Parental £4,375
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What about repayment?www.studentloanrepayment.co.uk• Repayments start the April after they leave/graduate after the student is
earning over £21,000 pa (£1,750 per month) gross
• Any loans ( tuition and living cost) combined for one single monthly repayment taken out of their salary.
• They repay 9% of what they earn above £21,000
• Repayments are collected by HMRC
• A student loan is very unlikely to affect a students ability to get a mortgage (The Council for Mortgage Lenders)
• Outstanding balances are written off after 30 years
• No penalties for early repayment
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Loan RepaymentComparison
Income each year before tax Approximate monthly repayment
£18,000 £0
£21,000 £0
£24,000 £23
£27,000 £45
£30,000 £68
£40,000 £143
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Student Finance
Maintenance Grants for 2013
Receive no grant£42, 611 income and over:
Receive full grantc.£25,000 income and below:
Receive some grantBetween c.£25,001 and c.£42,611
Sliding scale will be:
• Extra help with living costs for some students
• Maximum non repayable grant in 2013 will be £3,354
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The Paperwork!• They can estimate how much support they can get online: www.gov.uk/student-finance-calculator
• Start research early . Application is online via Student Finance England ( or paper PN1 form).
• Apply from early www.gov.uk/student-finance. Applications being accepted now
• Deadline for application to ensure that loans are received by the beginning of the course is 31st May 2013
• Do not wait until they have a confirmed place – students can always amend their finance application later on via ‘My Account’
• Send in any evidence we request straight away recorded delivery
• Make sure you ‘consent to share’ your information. Otherwise, your university may not be able to make its own assessments for financial support.
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Student Spending• Accommodation • Bills ( not in halls) • Toiletries • Laundry • Phones • Stationery/photocopying • Transport/travel (local) • Food • Sports/societies• Socialising
£70 - £170
£30
£5 -£10
£5 - £10
£10
£2-£5
£10
£30+
£10 - upwards
£25 - upwardsTotal Approx £255+ (30 weeks=£7650)Student spend will vary depending on course, location and spending habits of the individual
( full loan Elsewhere £5, 500)
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• Sponsorship
• Part-time workTerm-time (recommended maximum - 16 hours per week!!)
Vacation
Professional placement
• Parents
• Campus banks
Student Finance
Other sources of income•Scholarships / bursaries – all Universities will have different packages
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University of Reading
Universities charging over £6,000 must participate by providing matched funding to support students from with a household income of less than £25,000
National Scholarship Programme
Music Scholarships & Sports Scholarships (Up to £800 towards specialist music tuition & awards of up to £2,000 towards sports membership)
Pre – entry travel bursaries - Return travel to Visit Day or Interview. HEFCE-defined UK areas of low participation in HE
Pre-Application Bursary - UK students with a disability
Access to Learning Fund (Hardship Fund) Awards (usually non-repayable) can help with emergency expenditure or unexpected shortfalls in living costs
Hardship Fund A University fund for enrolled EU and overseas students
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How to save money
• Buy used textbooks• Apply for relevant scholarships/bursaries• Self-catered rooms/ Avoid en-suite/double rooms• Use bike as transportation• Book any travel early with discount• Buy non-branded products• Choose best mobile phone plan• Avoid gym membership• Go to “University Nights” rather than town• Shop around for discounts
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Conclusions• Investment in your education and your future• University can be expensive but rewarding• It’s all about proper budgeting and time management• Write a budget and stick to it!• Get a job (income + skills)• Enjoy your time at University• Apply early for finance.
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Further InformationUseful Websites
www.gov.uk/student-finance
www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk/
www.thestudentroom.co.uk/ ( finance and university choices)
www.ucas.co.uk
www.reading.ac.uk/studentfinance
twitter.com/sf_england
facebook.com/SFEngland
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Any Questions
Come visit us !
Open days •Saturday 21st September•Saturday 26th October
•Wednesday afternoon campus tours
Email: [email protected]
@UniofReading | www.reading.ac.uk