AN INTRODUCTION TO HIGHER EDUCATION - FRED BINLEY, SOUTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY 2 HOW WE SUPPORT YOUR UNIVERSITY APPLICATION - MRS A MCLEARY ...
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1 An introduction to Higher Education – Fred Binley, Southampton University 2 How we support your university application – Mrs A McLeary, Stratford upon Avon School 3 Student Finance – David Wallace, Stratford upon Avon School
AN INTRODUCTION TO HIGHER EDUCATION Choosing university courses and places Fred Binley UK Schools and Colleges Liaison Officer
POINTLESS
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POINTLESS
• Can you rank in descending order the following 7universities
as listed in the Guardian University Guide 2018 ?
Bath ….?
Birmingham ….?
Cambridge ….?
Coventry ….?
Newcastle ….?
Manchester ….?
Sheffield ….?
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POINTLESS
• Can you rank in descending order the following 7universities
as listed in the Guardian University Guide 2018 ?
Bath 5
Birmingham 15
Cambridge 1
Coventry 12
Newcastle 30
Manchester 28
Sheffield 40
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WHAT WILL UNIVERSITY MEAN TO YOU?
opportunity
for new
experiences
A great unlimited
graduate academic
job/career possibilities
the most
exciting time independence
of your life…? and freedom
cheap beer an
and good investment
nights out for the future
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UNIVERSITY: HOME OR AWAY ?
“Students who leave home get the best jobs”
“Students who stay at home choose from a limited
selection…. Better to select the course that best
suits their interests, not the best locally available”
“Students who study away from home have better
job prospects…graduates who attend a local
university are less likely to move and find work”
“Graduates who migrate earn more than those
employed in their home region”
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WHAT SHOULD I STUDY TO GET A JOB?
• Which subject had the highest percentage of students
entering into in work or study six months after finishing?
English Music
Geography Business
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WHAT SHOULD I STUDY TO GET A JOB?
• Which subject had the highest percentage of students
entering into in work or study six months after finishing
English Music
=89% (63) =95% (80)
Geography Business
=84% (60) =90% (85)
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10
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WHAT CAN I DO WITH A DEGREE IN…
Art: television, arts admin, web page design, tourism
Biochemistry: forensic science, management, IT, sales
Biology: environmental consultancy, finance, marketing
Geography: journalism, banking, accountancy, law, sales
History: law, finance, IT, management, computing
Law: accountancy, banking, the media, industry, sales
Languages: law, tourism, civil service, diplomatic service
Media Studies: personnel, marketing, public relations
Philosophy: law, finance, local government
12TARGETED BY TOP EMPLOYERS
13TARGETED BY TOP EMPLOYERS
“…last year, almost half our graduate recruits had degrees in arts and
humanities, science, law or social sciences.
Surprised ? Don’t be. We see your degree as just the start…”
14CHOOSING A UNIVERSITY
700,000 plus applicants, chasing…
places, on over…
450,000
70,000 different degree courses at…
350 higher education institutions.
19MAKING AN EDUCATED CHOICE
• Doing the research and find the right university…
…offering you the right course
• The good news is the UK is one of the best places to study in
the world!
20THE GLOBALISATION OF HE –
QS World Rankings 2018
Finland - 1 Sweden - 2
Denmark - 1
Ireland - 1
Canada - 4 UK - 16 China - 6
France - 2 Netherlands - 2
Switzerland - 4 South Korea - 4
USA - 31 Germany - 3
Belgium - 1 Japan - 5
Taiwan - 1
Hong Kong - 4
Singapore - 2
Australia - 7
New Zealand - 1
21 21NOT ALL UNIVERSITIES ARE THE SAME
• So should I just apply to Russell Group Universities?”
• The Russell Group represents 24 leading UK universities
• Committed to maintaining the very best research, an
offering outstanding teaching and learning experiences
• Strong links with business and the public sector
22UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE
• Which of the following Universities are not in the Russell
Group?
23RUSSELL GROUP ?
Birmingham Liverpool
Bath Lancaster
Birkbeck Royal Holloway
Coventry Oxford
Durham Queen Mary
Exeter Southampton
Glasgow St Andrew’s
Goldsmith’s Sussex
Imperial Warwick
Leicester York
24UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE
25THE RESULTS…
Birmingham Liverpool
Bath Lancaster
Birkbeck Royal Holloway
Coventry Oxford
Durham Queen Mary
Exeter Southampton
Glasgow St Andrew’s
Goldsmith’s Sussex
Imperial Warwick
Leicester York
• Does this mean then universities in red are no good!?
• If not Russell Group....which ‘group’ do they belong to?
26NOT ALL UNIVERSITIES ARE SAME
• Type 1: Research Intensive Universities
• Academic, ‘traditional’ subjects, 21st century research,
solving world problems, Russell Group and others
• Type 2: Regional Universities
• Vocationally focused, greater emphasis on teaching skills
and sector focused, Millennium Plus Group and others
27RESEARCH INTENSIVE UNIVERSITIES
national international
reputation reputation
campus
based Research highly
Universities competitive
city
based
high grades
28THE RUSSELL GROUP
29WHAT SIZE OF
UNIVERSITY?
• Campus based –
(10 –to 15,000 students)
York, Durham, Oxford,
Warwick, St Andrew’s...
• City/Campus-based –
(20 –to 40,000 students) :
Manchester, Southampton,
Bristol, Newcastle, Leeds,
Nottingham, Edinburgh...
30REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES
31REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES
often
accessible
vocational
large
range of
courses Regional serve local
Universities community
local
employer
links teaching based
32THE GRADES GAME
Selectors Recruiters
Lots of applicants Fewer applicants
high entry grades lower entry grades
Medics / Lots of places to
Vets/Nursing fill....
Environmental
Law /Psychology
Chemistry/Biology
Oxbridge & Unconditional
Russell Group… Offers?
33PLAY YOUR UNIVERSITY CARDS RIGHT!
• Let’s look at applications for some Russell
Group Universities for the entry year 2017
34PLAY YOUR UNIVERSITY CARDS RIGHT
Applications 2017 Acceptances 2017
Oxford 19,750 3,295
Cambridge 16,795 3,440
LSE 17,660 1,625
Southampton 42,405 5,360
York 25,955 4,525
Edinburgh 61,650 6,250
King’s College 44,060 6,010
Warwick 36,760 5,070
Durham 29,485 4,475
Liverpool 41,245 5,955
35 35WILL YOU BE QUALIFIED?
Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4
Personal Your Personal
details qualifications Statement Reference
Chosen Grades
courses obtained
Predicted
grades
36CHOOSING A COURSE
Archaeology Fashion & Textile Design Nursing
Art Fashion Management Occupational Therapy
Biological Sciences Film Oceanography
Biomedical Science Geography Philosophy
Chemistry Graphics Physics & Astronomy
Computer Science Health Sciences Physiotherapy
Criminology History Podiatry
Earth Science Law Politics & International Relations
Economics Management Psychology
Education Mathematics Sociology
Electronics Medicine Statistics
Engineering Midwifery Web Science
English Modern Languages Zoology
Environmental Science Music
37IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE COURSE
Facilities: Accommodation, library, computer
labs, teaching rooms - 24 hour
access?
Social life: Cafes, restaurants, bars, night-clubs,
sports, societies, shops...
Will you find someone to love you?
Other attractions: Opportunity to study abroad: Europe?
USA/Canada? Australia?
New Zealand? Far East?
Work-placements? Sandwich year?
38 38CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
39MARINE LAWYERS
MUSIC CONSERVATION FANCY
ANIME & BRITISH RED
COMPUTER
JAZZMANIX
MANGA CROSSAMICUS WITHOUT
ODUCTION SOCIETY DRESS SOCIETY GAME
SOCIETY
OXFAM
BORDERS
SOCIETY SOCIETY THE SOCIETY
SOCIETY
LABOUR
WIRELESS DRUM
BARNARDO’S
JUDO
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
ENGINEERS CLUBGAMES
SOCIETY SOCIETY GOOD
AMNESTY
CIRCLE SKIP
MATURESQUASH FOOD SOCIETY
STUDENT WITHOUT LESBIAN, GAY,
SOCIETY
SOCIETY FOR THE FIGHT
SOCIETY
WATERAID
APPRECIATION OF
BORDERS CIRCUS RUGBYBISEXUAL &
AGAINST
TRANSGENDER
EBATING PERMACULTURE,
SOCIETY SOCIETY
INNOCENCE SOCIETY
GLIDING
ALLOTMENTS & MUD MENTAL
CANCER
SOCIETY AMERICAN PROJECT
FOOTBALLFIRST AID WEALTH WAT
SIGN MOUNTAIN SOCIETYSWITCH STEAM
PUNK POL
LANGUAGE BIKE CLUB OFF
SOCIETY ROCK & METAL SOCIETY SOCIETY POLE
FOLK LIGHT CRICKET SPACEFLIGHT
WATERAID
DANCING
MUSIC
OPERATICSTREET STUDENT SCOUT SOCIETY
& GUIDE SOCIETY
DUKE OF SOCIETY
SOCIETYMUSIC
TCHOUKBALL DANCE
SOCIETYSOCIETY
ORGANISATION LACROSSE
EDINBURGH
CONTEMPORARY ASSASSINS SOCIETY
PICNIC
CHEERLEADING
DANCE SOCIETY
PAINTBALL
POKER
SOCIETY BELLY
SHOWSTOPPER
BREAKDANCE
SOCIETY -
SOCIETYTHE GUILD
SOCIETY GREEN DANCE
S
COMEDY YOGA
BALLROOM & DJ CONSERVATION
ACTION VOLUNTEERS
SOCIETY SOCIETYLATIN SOCIETY
JAZZ PHILHARMONIC
TRIATHLONSKI AND DANCE GUILD OF AIRSOF
MAGIC
DANCE
BHANGRA
SOCIETY
SNOWBOARD CAVING
BRASS
CHANGE
SOCIETY
ROTARACTMARXIST SAILING RINGERS
CLUB SOCIETY BAND
ASTRONOMY
ZUMBA 40
+START RESEARCHING
41 4142 42
UCAS WEBSITE
43WHICH UNIVERSITY
44WHICH UNIVERSITY
45CHECK THE MODULAR COURSE INFO
46HOW DO YOU APPLY ?
• Get a signed up with UCAS Apply in school/college
Universities & Colleges
Admissions Service
• Apply to up to FIVE Universities (4 for some courses
• UCAS deadline is January 15th 2019 (Oct 18 for Oxbridge)
• Universities offer places, conditional/unconditional
• UCAS Extra
• Deferred Entry – GAP Years
47UCAS APPLY
• Student holds final 2 university offers as:
FIRM = 1st choice, or
INSURANCE = 2nd choice
48UNIVERSITY IS IT WORTH IT?
• Average non-graduate salary 2018:
£14 – 17,000
• Average starting graduate salary 2018:
£29,000 – £30,000
Annual survey conducted by Association of Graduate Recruiters
49AN IDEAL TIMELINE
Decide on criteria for choosing
Now
Start researching universities
Visit a HE convention
June investigate finance
Start to draw up a shortlist of
July courses and places you like
Visit universities
August
look at www.opendays.com 50AN IDEAL TIMELINE
Complete your online
October
UCAS application
Attend open days/ interviews
Autumn conditional/unconditional offers
Decide your first and second
Easter choice university
A-level results/Clearing
Summer
Celebrate and head off to Uni! 51COME AND VISIT US!
Open Days:
Friday 6 July 2018
Saturday 7 July 2018
Saturday 8 September 2018
Sunday 9 September 2018
Saturday 13 October 2018
526th June 2018 The UCAS process
UCAS training • Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th June • Log on • Walk through registration process • Familiarise with the website • Personal statement
Personal statement • Second draft to tutor by end of summer term • Work with tutor/friends/family • Write over summer • Tailor to course applied for
Personal statement
• Takes time
• Include extra curricular activities, volunteering
• Show passion for course
• Advice available
» School
» UCAS
» Universities
» InternetUCAS dates • Early September opens for 2019 applications • Medical/dentistry/Oxbridge October 15th • All courses (except some art courses) January 15th • School deadline – early November • All applications sent before Christmas break
Fast track • Oxford • Cambridge • Medicine • Dentistry Extra support provided
Predicted grades
• Given by teaching staff
• Based on progress and predicted outcome
• Don’t ask to inflate
• Offers based on predicted grades / GCSE
grades/Personal statement/Academic
reference/entry tests/portfoliosApplication form • Personal statement – tutor • Academic reference – tutor • Form check – Mrs Dove • Final check – Mrs McLeary • Approximately 2 weeks from pay and send
The UCAS process Thank you AMcleary@stratfordschool.co.uk
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DAVID
WALLACE
www.gov.uk/studentfinancei STUDENT FINANCE ENGLAND
AN INTRODUCTION
Student Finance England (SFE) provide financial support on behalf of the UK
Government to students from England entering higher education in the UK.
• The two main costs you’ll have while studying are tuition fees and
living costs.
• There’s student finance available to help students with both*.
• Depending on your circumstances, course and where you study,
you may be able to get a range of financial help and support.
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*Full-time students. Part-time students can get tuition fee and DSA
support from SFE.TUITION FEE Loan Extra support
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Maintenance
Loan
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* 2019 policy is subject to Parliamentary approval.SECTION 1
TUITION FEES
The maximum tuition fee universities or colleges can
currently charge new students is £9250
How much of this would you need to pay up front before
Q going to uni or college*?
A £0
2017/18
*Eligible students, living in England and studying at a publicly-
funded university or college.SECTION 1
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?
NHS BURSARIES
Pre-registration courses in
medicine
ALL GONE
nursing,
midwifery
dietetics,
occupational therapy,
orthoptics,
orthotics prosthetics, physiotherapy, podiatry/chiropody,
diagnostic radiography, therapeutic radiography,
speech and language therapy operating department practice.
Doctor, Dentist
Dental hygienist/therapist
- ONLY and NOT for all the course
2017/18SECTION 1
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?
NHS BURSARIES
•Chiropodist (including podiatrist), dietician,
occupational therapist, orthoptist,
physiotherapist, prosthetist, orthotist,
radiographer, radiotherapist, audiologist or a
speech and language therapist.
•Nurse, midwife or operating department
practitioner
Some support MAY be
available on these health
2017/18
related coursesSECTION 1
TUITION FEES AND LOANS
AN OVERVIEW
With tuition fees of up to £9,250, how can you afford to go to uni?
• Eligible students won’t have to pay any tuition fees up front.
• A Tuition Fee Loan is available to cover the fee charged by a university
or college.*
• A Tuition Fee Loan doesn’t depend on household income.
• SFE pay the Tuition Fee Loan directly to your university or college.
• The loan is repayable, but only when your income is over £25,000 a year.
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*Up to £9,250 for full-time courses at a publicly-funded uni or college
or up to £6,500 for approved courses at private providers.Tuition Fee Loan Extra support
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MAINTENANCE
Loan
2017/18SECTION 1
MAINTENANCE LOAN
AN OVERVIEW
A Maintenance Loan is available to help with your living costs while in
higher education.
• All eligible students can get some maintenance support.
• The amount of Maintenance Loan you can get depends on where you
live and study.
• Maintenance Loan is paid directly into your bank account each term.
• Maintenance Loans have to be paid back but not until you’ve left
university and you’re income is over £25,000 a year.
2017/18SECTION 1
MAINTENANCE LOAN
MAXIMUM LEVELS FOR 2018/19
Awaiting
2019
Parental home Up to figures
Live at home while you study £7,324
Up to
Elsewhere
Live away from home & study outside London £8,700
London Up to
Live away from home & study in London £11,354
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If studying overseas as part of a UK course, Maintenance
Loan support is still available; up to £9,963 for 2018/19.Tuition Fee Loan EXTRA support
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Maintenance
Loan
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EXTRA SUPPORT GRANT FAIRY
BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS APP
Many universities and colleges offer financial support to their students
through bursaries and scholarships:
Bursaries:
• linked to personal circumstances and often, household income
• awards can include discounted tuition fees, accommodation or cash
Scholarships:
• linked to academic results or ability in an area such as sport or music
• can be subject specific and are usually limited in numbers
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Check university/college websites and ask at open days to see
what they offer and how/when to apply....don’t miss out!!SECTION 1
EXTRA SUPPORT
Other financial help and support may also be available if you:
• have children or an adult dependent on you
• have a disability, including a long-term health condition, mental-health
condition or specific learning difficulty
2017/18SECTION 2 HOW DO YOU GET IT?
APPLICATIONS & INFORMATION
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2015/16You APPLY online You get PAID!
We ASSESS your
application
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2015/16STUDENT FINANCE APPLICATIONS
SECTION 2
Online @ www.gov.uk/studentfinance
Application starts around late Jan of Year 13
2017/18SECTION 2
STUDENT FINANCE APPLICATIONS
KEY MESSAGE – BOOK EARLY
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*The application window is usually open from Jan-May.SECTION 2
GOV.UK
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY
2017/18 www.gov.uk/studentfinanceSECTION 2 2017/18
SECTION 2 SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
If you’re supporting an application for student finance that depends on
household income, SFE will need details of your taxable income and National
Insurance number.
If you’re the parent of a student and live with your partner, they’ll also have to
give us details of their taxable income and National Insurance number.
Taxable earned income includes*:
• wages, salaries, tips, and other taxable employee pay
• long-term disability benefits received prior to minimum retirement age
• net earnings from self-employment
Taxable unearned income includes*:
• interest from savings (only the annual summary is required)
• benefits and pensions
• rent from property or a room
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*More details/information can be found on the HMRC website:
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/incometax/taxable-income.htmSECTION 3 HOW DO YOU REPAY YOUR
LOANS?
STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENTS
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2015/16The FACTS The INTEREST
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The FIGURES
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2015/162017/18 2015/16
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HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?
STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENTS
Your student loan repayments will be based on your future
income, not your total debt
But you only pay if earning over £25,000 a year
2017/18SECTION 3
STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENTS
AN OVERVIEW
• You won’t make repayments until your income is over £25,000 a year.
• If you study a full-time course, you will be due to start repaying in the
April after graduating or leaving higher education.
• You’ll repay 9% of your income over £25,000 and if you’re employed
deductions will be made from your pay through the HMRC tax system.*
• If your income falls to £25,000 or below your repayments will stop.
• Any outstanding loan balance will be cancelled 30 years after entering
repayment.
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*If you move/work overseas you will repay 9% of your earnings
over the repayment threshold for the country you are living in.SECTION 3
STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENTS
THE FIGURES
Income each year 9% will be deducted Monthly repayment
before tax from (Approx)
£21,000 £0 £0
£22,000 £0 £0
£25,000 £0 £0
£27,000 £2,000 £15
£30,000 £5,000 £37.50
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Interest is applied to your loan at a maximum rate of RPI +3%
More info can be found on: www.slc.co.uk/repaymentSECTION 3
STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENTS
THE FIGURES
9% will be Monthly
Income each year
deducted repayment Total
before tax from
(Approx) x10 years
£30,000 £5,000 £37.50 x 12x10 £4500
£40,000 £15,000 £ £13500
£50,000 £25,000 £ £22500
Total £40 500
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Interest is applied to your loan at a maximum rate of RPI +3%
More info can be found on: www.slc.co.uk/repaymentSECTION 3
STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENTS
THE FIGURES
Monthly
repayment?
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Interest is applied to your loan at a maximum rate of RPI +3%
More info can be found on: www.slc.co.uk/repaymentSECTION 4 MANAGING YOUR MONEY
MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY FOR HE
2017/18Consider the COSTS Remember KEY POINTS
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Plan a BUDGET
2017/18SECTION 4
MANAGING YOUR MONEY
CONSIDER THE COSTS
It’s important to think about the costs you are likely to face while at uni
and how to manage your money.
Remember, you’ll get a Maintenance Loan payment each term and
you’ll need to pay for things like...
• books and other study/course materials Lots of people have a
part-time job whilst
• accommodation, phone bill, food and drink studying
But some courses won’t
• sports, leisure and social activities
allow that
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There will also be costs you may not have thought of yet, such as
insurance or a TV Licence...so think about planning a budget!SECTION 4
MANAGING YOUR MONEY
CONSIDER THE COSTS
TOP TIP - PARENTS
When renewing your household insurance next year,
see if it can include your child’s possessions
whilst at UNI – might be cheaper than separate insurance.
2017/18SECTION 4
MANAGING YOUR MONEY
HOW MUCH?
£118.49
What is the average weekly cost of
student accommodation?
Southampton - 38 Weeks £5700 to £7200
Nott Trent - 39 Weeks £4880 to £6560
Loughborough - 39 weeks £5450 to £6980
UCL - 39 Weeks £6035 to £9010
Teeside -40 weeks £2680 to £4400
2017/18KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER
SECTION 4
• It’s important you make the right university/college and course choice.
• Tuition Fee Loans are available to all eligible students.
• Research all finance available – especially bursaries & scholarships.
• Apply online & on time – no need to wait for a confirmed place.
• And.... repayments will be linked to your income, not what you owe!
2017/18i NEED MORE INFORMATION?
REMEMBER SFE IS ONLINE
For further information on student finance and
applications go to:
www.gov.uk/studentfinance
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dwallace@stratfordschool.co.uk
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