The impact on students of managing fees and funding University of Exeter

1. The impact on students of managing fees and funding University of Exeter Students’ Guild Advice Unit Joanna Thomas – Senior Student Advisor

2. Financial impact from a student perspective... • What course and where to study • Where to live • Alternative study options • Understanding entitlement and processes • Extra support on offer • Hardship funds • The level of enquiries don’t seem to have changed this year!

3. Sources of Funding Government support: • Tuition Fees Loan – up to £9,000 • Maintenance Grant – up to £3,354 • full grant (£3,354) - household income less than £25,000 • partial grant - household incomes between £25,000 - £42,611 • Maintenance Loan • between £3,575 - £5,000 living outside of London • between £4,988 - £7,675 living in London • between £2,843 - £4,375 living at home • - Additional support...

4. Sources of Funding University specific: National Scholarship Programme - fee waivers/bursaries for household incomes below £25,000; varies depending on the University Bursaries - awards for household incomes below £42,611; varies depending on the University Scholarships – - awards for merit (e.g. academic, sport); varies depending on the University Additional support...

5. University of Exeter Support Exeter National Scholarships – for incomes below £25,000: £2,000 partial fee waivers plus: £2,500 bursary for household incomes below £16,000 • £1,500 bursary for household incomes between £16,001 - £20,000 £1,000 bursary for household incomes between £20,001 - £25,000 Access to Exeter bursaries - for incomes above £25,000: £1000 per year – Household income between £25,001 to £35,000 £500 per year – Household income between £35,001 to £42,600 Care leavers: Receive full fee waivers for all years of study and support with additional accommodation costs • Scholarships: • Academic, sport, music, debating....

6. Additional support for: • Students with disabilities • Students with children • Students with dependants • NHS Funded course • Teacher Training courses • Social Work courses • Care Leavers • Other sources of funding: • Employment • Household/parental contribution • Bank overdraft • Additional grants

7. Important Messages for advisers • Explain support on offer • Explain additional support for specific cases • Explain how, when & who needs to apply • - also note if the household income changes by more than 15%, • get the student/sponsors to do an year-assessment • Explain repayment terms • Contact us if you need support

8. Important messages for students • Apply early – don’t wait until you have a firm offer • Apply for government funding via www.gov.uk • Check on how to apply for University specific funding • Keep in touch with Student Finance – • it is your responsibility to notify them if your circumstances change! • Make sure you sign the declaration form • Make sure you give consent to share • Set up a student bank account

9. Thank you for listening Any Questions? Joanna Thomas University of Exeter Students’ Guild