Welcome Higher Education Information Evening 30 th January 2020
Higher Education Advice & Guidance Jon Myers – Head of Campus Research Darren Della Maestra – Head of Student Services Finance Paul Meades – Student Finance Adviser University of Portsmouth
Is university really worth it? ‒ What about the cost? ‒ Will it help get the job? ‒ Is it not better to get on the ladder now?
Is university really worth it? - Degrees - Employability - Transferable Skills - Personal Development - Love of the subject
University Application Statistics (2018 entry)
University Application Statistics (2018 entry)
Support: Careers Advice & Guidance 1:1 Careers Advice and Guidance Meetings Careers Drop-In Sessions Work Experience and Volunteering advice UCAS Clinics Personal Tutor 121s Applying to Competitive Courses Student Finance and budgeting Personal Statements HE Exhibition – University of Surrey
What we encourage students to do... Gain work experience/volunteering Get involved Use resources (Moodle) Research Attend progression events
How can you support them? - Start early - Encourage them to research thoroughly - University Open Days - Work experience/volunteering - Encourage to be realistic
www.hsdc.ac.uk/careers/
Higher Education Research Darren Della Maestra Head of Student Support
Level 3 Learner Progression Volunteering Seeking Employment 0% 1% Apprenticeship Unknown/Other Higher Education 4% 9% 47% Employment 16% HE Deferred GAP/HE 9% 7% Further Education 7%
Choosing the Right Course ‒ Subject ‒ Entry Requirements ‒ Type of Course ‒ Tuition Fees
Choosing the Right Course ‒ Subject ‒ Favourite Subject ‒ Needed for career ‒ Beneficial for career
Choosing the Right Course Entry Requirements ‒ Grades! ‘Working at Grade ‒ ‘UCAS Grade’ ‒ ‒ Key point: Be realistic! ‒ Apply to 5
Understanding UCAS Points BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma BTEC L3 Extended Diploma P P (QCF) (QCF) UAL L3 Extended o o BTEC L3 National Extended BTEC L3 National Extended Extended Diploma in Art i i Certificate (2016) Diploma (2016) A level Project and Design n n (level 3) OCR L3 Cambridge Technical OCR L3 Cambridge Technical t t Introductory Diploma Extended Diploma s s Equiv 1.0 A-level Equiv 3.0 A-levels 168 D*D*D* D 168 128 DDM 128 120 M 120 112 DMM 112 96 MMM 96 80 MMP 80 72 P 72 64 MPP 64 56 A* D* 56 48 A D PPP 48 40 B 40 32 C M 32 28 A* 28 24 D A 24 20 B 20 16 E C P 16 12 D 12 8 E 8
Choosing the Right University Choosing the right university ‒ Location (Campus/City) ‒ Unifrog ‒ HEAP Guide 2021 ‒ University Rankings ‒ University Groupings ‒ University Reputations
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HEAP Guide Reference copies available to view in the Student Hub Heap 2021 will be available towards the end of May
Research Led Universities (Russell Group) Birmingham LSE Bristol Manchester Cambridge Newcastle Cardiff Nottingham Durham Oxford Edinburgh Queen’s, Belfast Exeter Queen Mary, London Glasgow Sheffield Imperial Southampton King’s UCL Leeds Warwick Liverpool York
Not all about Russell Group…. Nursing & Midwifery: American Studies: - Brighton - Aberdeen - Keele - Cardiff - Kingston - Liverpool (RG) - Leeds (RG) - Winchester - Southampton (RG) - Manchester
UCAS Conservatoires (previously CUKAS) Conservatoires offer performance- - Bristol Old Vic Theatre School based courses in music, dance and - LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) drama and musical theatre - Leeds College of Music - Royal Academy of Music, London Courses are based on practical - Royal Birmingham Conservatoire training and performance, rather than - Royal College of Music the more academic based courses - Royal Conservatoire of Scotland through UCAS - Royal Northern College of Music - Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama - Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
Moodle / For Students
Top 10 Alton Destinations 1 University of Portsmouth 2 University of Surrey 3 University of West of England, Bristol 4 University of Brighton 5 University of Exeter University of Winchester 7 Oxford Brookes University University of Reading University of Southampton 10 Cardiff University
Top Alton Subjects Design Studies Computer Science Management Studies Combinations within Business and Admin. Studies Mathematics Sociology Psychology Nursing Law English
Next Steps Event Date Extended Project Presentation 24 February 2020 Higher Education Exhibition at 25 February 2020 University of Surrey Personal Statement Presentations February 2020 Oxbridge 2021 Presentation 11 March 2020 Open Days June to September Progression Fair 25 June 2020 Subject to change
Student Finance for 2020 entry
Overview Tuition fees and fee loans Maintenance loans University bursaries Additional support How to apply Living costs Loan repayments
TUITION FEES Maximum tuition fees are currently £9,250 per year for full-time courses Fees may rise each year in line with inflation Placement year fees are lower, up to a maximum of £1,850 (£925 at Portsmouth)
TUITION FEE LOANS Tuition fees do not have to be paid upfront. Eligible Home (UK) students can apply for a loan to cover these costs Tuition fee loans are paid directly to your university Eligibility for the loan depends on your residency status in the UK and any previous study that you may have done (in the UK or elsewhere) Loans are repaid after graduation, depending on your income
MAINTENANCE LOANS Maintenance loans (for living costs) are available to eligible students from England Maintenance loans are paid to you in three instalments The amount of loan available to you depends on: Where you live while you study Your household income The repayment terms are exactly the same as the tuition fee loan
MAINTENANCE LOANS (2020/21 rates) Minimum loan Maximum loan Living in parental home £3,410 £7,747 Living away from parental home £4,289 £9,203 Living in London £5,981 £12,010
TOTAL SUPPORT PER YEAR Household income Tuition fee loan Maintenance loan £25,000 or less £9,250 £9,203 £30,000 £8,544 £9,250 £35,000 £9,250 £7,884 £7,225 £40,000 £9,250 £6,565 £45,000 £9,250 £5,905 £50,000 £9,250 £55,000 £9,250 £5,246 £60,000 £9,250 £4,586 £9,250 £4,289 £62,249 or over
HOUSEHOLD INCOME Students under 25 years old are classed as dependent The total taxable (gross) income of your parents for 2018/19 will be used for the assessment If your parents are separated, SFE will ask for the income of the parent that you normally live with or have most contact with If that parent lives with a partner their income will also be included
HOUSEHOLD INCOME Students over 25 years old are classed as independent If you are single no household income will be taken into account If you live with a partner their total taxable income from 2018/19 will be used
HOUSEHOLD INCOME If you are under 25 you may still be treated as independent if you: Are or have been married or in a civil partnership Have a dependent child or children Have spent time in local authority care Are estranged from your parents Have supported yourself financially for at least three years
DISABLED STUDENTS’ ALLOWANCE) Disabled Students’ Allowance is non income -assessed and is based on your specific needs Up to £23,258 per year for non-medical personal help Up to £1,954 per year for general costs Up to £5,849 for equipment (you will be expected to meet the first £200 of any claim for computer equipment)
STUDENTS WITH DEPENDANTS Parents’ Learning Allowance For students with children Up to £1,766 Childcare Grant Up to 85% of the costs of registered childcare (£174.22 for one child & £298.68 for two or more) Adult Dependants Grant For students with a partner who has no income Up to £3,094
NHS BURSARIES Details so far: Nursing and some other health related courses New and continuing students Minimum of £5000 Does not need to be paid back In addition to loans For students who are ordinarily living in England studying at a university in England
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