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WELCOME from

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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WHY HIGHER EDUCATION?

Studying a subject in which you have a particular interest

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WHY HIGHER EDUCATION?

Studying a subject in which you have a particular interest Sometimes a qualification (such as a degree) is necessary for your career path e.g. Doctor, Social Worker, Midwife, Vet, Archaeologist

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WHY HIGHER EDUCATION?

Studying a subject in which you have a particular interest Sometimes you might want to think forward to postgraduate study e.g. Law, Teaching, Psychology

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WHY HIGHER EDUCATION?

Studying a subject in which you have a particular interest And sometimes your degree programme will not restrict your career at all. You will have gained Transferable Skills e.g. Media, Management, History, English, Politics

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THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

What are you looking for? What interests you? What are you currently studying? What do you hope to get out of the higher education experience? Start your research early Make the most of all

pportunities available

to you Consider carefully – don’t rush into any decisions

TOP TIPS

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BUT…WHICH UNIVERSITY? Things to consider UNIVERSITY

Which institutions

ffer my course?

How far from home do I want to be? What are the transport links like?

Are the courses offered at different institutions quite similar or do they differ greatly?

Expense of living in the area

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BUT…WHICH UNIVERSITY? Other factors UNIVERSITY

The University’s reputation University Facilities e.g.

sports, disability support, Industry placements/study abroad

Location Accommodation

Price Do you feel at home? City? E.g. Sheffield, Leeds Campus? E.g. York, Lancaster

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CHOOSING A

COURSE

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CHOOSING YOUR COURSE

Subject

The subject itself

Continuation of a school/college subject E.g. Mathematics, English Literature, Sociology Related to something you have studied E.g. History of Art, Environment, Biochemistry Something completely new E.g. Archaeology, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering

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CHOOSING YOUR COURSE

Subject

How many subjects?

One E.g. History of Art Two (Equal or Major/Minor) E.g. English/History Three or more E.g. Natural Sciences, PPE

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CHOOSING YOUR COURSE

Subject

Is it widely available?

History (V100) available at 85 HE institutions Veterinary science available at 25 HE institutions Vietnamese available at 1 University (SOAS, London)

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COMPARING COURSES

Courses with the same name can differ greatly Conversely, similar courses can be listed under very different names

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COMPARING COURSES

Researching the current course modules will give you a taste of what you will actually study and whether you will enjoy the course How is the course taught and assessed? Does this differ much between universities? What opportunities are there to study or work abroad on a course?

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TOP TIPS

Check the specific requirements for the programme E.g. Specific subjects needed? Experience preferable? If you can’t find the answer to anything, get in touch with the University admissions team or the Departmental Admissions

team. Contact details are listed
nline and in prospectuses.

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ONLINE

 National Student Survey (NSS) results  League table positions – check this by subject  Compare different courses at unistats.com  Attend UCAS Higher Education conventions  Attend on-campus events e.g. Open days, taster days, summer schools

IN PERSON

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SLIDE 18 Central body for all HE admissions Separate system for Music conservatories, and some dance/drama courses

APPLYING AND PERSONAL STATEMENTS

One application form on which you can apply for up to 5 courses Up to five offers, choose two (one Firm/first choice the other Insurance/second choice Restrictions on choice:

only 4 choices for Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine
r Veterinary Science
Can usually only apply for Oxford or Cambridge

Closing date for most applications is 15th January For some it is 15th October

SLIDE 19  Do some research This shows that you are focused and helps avoid mistakes  Get some work experience? Medicine, Law, Teaching, Nursing  Think about course and university preferences: subject, course content, entry requirements, university and location, your interests and hobbies, career plan

BEFORE YOU APPLY...

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OVERVIEW OF THE UCAS SYSTEM

Application submitted through UCAS Application assessed by universities Decisions made Universities send decision to UCAS Applicant accepts (Firm or Insurance)

r declines

Applicant meets conditions Applicant is made unconditional - progresses to enrolment

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HOW TO APPLY TO UNIVERSITY

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Filling in the application - Apply

❑1. Register online and pick a password

Apply will generate you a username

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❑ 2. Complete the sections in Apply

✓ Personal Details: contact, residential status, disability status ✓ Ethnic origin, national identity, any summer schools/taster courses you attended, care and parental education and occupational background (This information is for producing statistics so isn’t compulsory) Top Tip: Use an email address that you can always access and make sure the name is professional! ✓ Choices: where and which courses (use ‘see list’) ✓ Education: all your previous places of study and qualifications ✓ Employment: any and all part/full time work you have done ✓ Personal Statement: why have you chosen this subject? ✓ Reference: written by one of your teachers ✓ Additional Information: for example, any access or widening participation schemes, summer schools/taster events attended, time in care, mitigating circumstances etc. ✓ Student Finance: UCAS will share some of your information with the student loans company (e.g. contact details & courses applying to)

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❑ Save your application as you go along

You can go back and edit it until you’re happy to send it

❑ You can give nominated access to a parent, guardian or advisor if you would like them to be able to speak on your behalf

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UCAS APPLICATION AND

PERSONAL STATEMENT

What can make you stand

ut?

They want to gain a picture of YOU

Is there an interview?

✓ Experience ✓ Skills ✓ Aspirations ✓ What can you bring? ✓ Why do you deserve a place?

✓ Will the decision be based on your application alone?

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THE ROLE OF A PERSONAL STATEMENT:

An Admissions tutor wants to gain a picture of you! Helps you stand out from other applicants Admissions tutors are looking for:  You to have researched your choices  You to have a passion for your subject  Appropriate skills and approach  A strong academic potential from past and predicted academic achievements

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YOUR

Top Tip: A clue is in the title. Make your PERSONAL statement, unique to you

The basics… Around 500 words/47 lines/4000 characters in length Be original, honest and positive but take the application seriously, no jokes required! It should have a clear layout and development of ideas. As well as:

Well written
Good punctuation
Grammatically correct
Clear formatting

PERSONAL STATEMENT

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Why is the University/course for you?

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Show an understanding

f, and interest in, the

subject area What have you done with your interest in that subject…

MYTH

There are no upfront costs.
A university can only charge the maximum £9250 a

year if they offer increased financial support to students who need it (bursaries and scholarships).

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FACT

Tuition fees have risen from £3000 to £9250 a year. Previously, the government topped up fees with taxpayer’s money. FACT or MYTH?

Yes, previously the fees were topped up with taxpayer’s money, now all the cost of the fees is borne by the student directly.

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Every student is entitled to a tuition fee loan to cover the costs of their course. FACT or MYTH?

FACT

Yes, all students can receive a loan from the government to cover the cost of their fees, up to £9250 a year, paid directly to their University or College. This is called a Tuition Fee Loan.

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The loan repayments are now bigger than under the old system? FACT or MYTH?

MYTH

You don’t have to start paying back your loans until you are earning over £25,000 , and you will be paying back £315 less a year than pre-2012 graduates who start paying back when they are earning above £17,495.

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MYTH

As a student you are told how to spend your money. FACT or MYTH?

Your maintenance loan is paid in three instalments, at the start of each term, directly into your own bank account. It is to help with food, accommodation and living costs, but you decide exactly how to spend it.

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It is estimated that graduates earn £168,000 more over their lifetime than non-graduates. FACT or MYTH?

FACT

By gaining a degree you can have more career choice. A graduate is less likely to be unemployed than a non-graduate and have a yearly salary that is on average £10,000 higher.

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Student loans are unsecured lending from the government and are very different to credit cards or commercial loans. They don’t go on credit files and don’t show up on credit checks.

MYTH

Having a student loan will affect your credit and loan applications in the future. FACT or MYTH?

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You don’t have to payback your student loan if you die. FACT or MYTH?

FACT

Although it is not recommended! A student loan is your responsibility and cannot be passed on to anyone else. Your student loan will be written off 30 years after it becomes eligible to be repaid.

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Financial help is available for all students
Your student loan is written off after 30 years
There are no upfront costs
The student loan does not affect your credit score

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WHAT DO STUDENTS HAVE TO PAY FOR?

 Tuition Fees  Accommodation  Food  Bills  Travel  Books and other course costs  Clothes  Social life

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WHAT FUNDING IS AVAILABLE? Tuition Fee Loans Maintenance Loans Bursaries and Scholarships

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TUITION FEES

 Universities and colleges can charge new full-time students up to £9,250 per year for tuition fees.  NOTE: Eligible students will not have to pay any tuition fees up front.  The Tuition Fee Loan does not depend on household income  The Student Loan Company pay the Tuition Fee Loan directly to the university.  The loan is repayable, but only when the student’s income is over £25,000 per year (from April 2018 but applies to all students who started university in or after 2012).

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MAINTENANCE LOAN

 The Maintenance Loan is available to help with living costs that a student will face during university  The Maintenance loan is repayable and all eligible students are entitled to receive some funding.  The Maintenance Grant previously available no longer exists.  Under the new system, proposed in July 2015, students will be able to borrow a maximum of £8,944 (outside of London) or £11,672 (in London), dependent on household income. Note: this is more than has ever been available before. Is this a bad change?

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 The loan is written off after 30 years  It is based entirely on what you earn, not what you owe. In

ther words it’s a no win, no fee system.

 Most people won’t pay back any more under the new system.

ABSOLUTELY NOT!

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MAINTENANCE LOAN: HOW MUCH CAN I BORROW?

You will be required to give details of your household income from the previous tax year.

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REPAYMENT OF LOANS

Repayment starts once you have finished your course (from the April after graduation) Automatic deductions – you don’t have to worry! What you pay depends on what you earn If you earn nothing, you pay nothing You pay back 9% of anything you earn over £25,000 Outstanding loans are written off after 30 years.

*Based on an annual salary of £27,000. For further information see www.slc.co.uk

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REPAYING YOUR STUDENT LOAN 2018/19

Yearly income before tax Monthly income before tax Monthly repayment

£25,000 £2,083 £0 £27,000 £2,250 £15 £29,500 £2,458 £33 £31,000 £2,583 £45 £33,000 £2,750 £60

Based on repayment of £25,000 per annum.

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WHAT ABOUT THE INTEREST?

The interest charged will vary during study and depending on earnings after graduation.

During study until repayment Interest rate: Retail Price Index (RPI + 3%) Earnings below £25,000 Interest rate: Set at RPI only. Earning between £25,001 – £45,000 Interest rate: RPI + up to 3% (dependent on income) Earnings above £45,000 Interest rate: RPI + 3%

Note: students can make extra voluntary payments at any time and must inform the Student Loans Company if they are leaving the UK for more than three months, after you’re due to repay.

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ASSESSMENT AND GETTING PAID

 Award notice tells you how much you will receive  Tuition Loan paid direct to university.  Maintenance loans, grants and bursaries paid directly into your bank account  First payment at start of course following registration (takes 2-5 working days)

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BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Bursaries are often linked to personal circumstances and often

household income

Bursary awards can include discounted tuition fees,

accommodation or cash. You don’t have to pay this back

Scholarships can be linked to academic results or an ability in

an area (e.g. sport or music)

Scholarships can be subject specific and are usually limited in

numbers

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SOCIAL WORK BURSARY

 NHS Bursary available for years 2&3  Places limited, HEI nominates students  Non means-tested  Non repayable  Available to students who have been normally residence in England for 3 years For further information see: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/social- work-students

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WHAT BURSARIES & SCHOLARSHIPS DO WE OFFER?

York Bursary 2018/19 for UK and EU students Residual household income Year 1 Subsequent years* £0 to £25,000 £2,000 £1,100 £25,001 to £35,000 £2,000 £1,000 Foundation Year Bursary Residual household income Fee waiver Year 0 only £25,000 or less £5,600 £25,001 or more £3,000 After Year 0, York Bursary 2018/19 applies if residual household income is £35,000 or less

Or…

* Students on a study year abroad or placement year pay a reduced fee and no bursary is payable during these years.

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OTHER BURSARIES & SCHOLARSHIPS WE OFFER

Care Leaver and Foyer Bursary Award Year 1 £3,000: student chooses form of payment

n application for the bursary

Subsequent years £2,500  Final year students also receive £1,000 in the third term to assist with graduation and interview costs  During a sandwich course, placement or year abroad, a student receives £1,250  In addition, the University offers awards which are funded by alumni and private

donors. The funding can become available at any time and you are advised to check the

website for the latest information: www.york.ac.uk/undergraduate-bursaries

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SUPPORT FOR DISABLED STUDENTS

You may get extra support to help you to access your course if:  You have a disability or  You have a specific learning difficulty e.g. Dyslexia or Dyspraxia  You have a long term medical or mental health condition Note: You do not need to have received extra support in school to qualify Disabled students may also get extra Maintenance Loan and help towards rent from means-tested benefits.

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INDEPENDENT STUDENTS

On 1st September in the relevant academic year:

 Over 25  Have care of a child  Support self financially for 3 years  Married or in a Civil Partnership  No parents living  Irreconcilably estranged from parents  Would place parents in danger by contacting them

Stand Alone are an organisation that provide support and advice for independent students. See: www.standalone.org.uk/

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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

The following may be available to you depending on personal circumstances:  Childcare Grant, Parents Learning Allowance, Adult Dependants Grant  Access to Learning Fund  Care leavers and Foyer Grant  Travel grant (year abroad/certain placements) From September 2017 Nursing and Midwifery Students will be treated like other undergraduates. However, these loans are means tested and will put between £1,528 and £3,304 extra in their pockets.

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HOW AND WHEN DO I APPLY?

1. Apply in the Spring before the September you start your course.

2. Set up a student finance online account and complete the online application using your first choice course: www.gov.uk/studentfinance

3. No need to wait for a confirmed offer or accept an offer from a university, but if

details change then inform Student Finance England as soon as possible (University, course, personal details etc.)

4. Ensure that any required evidence is sent straight away to support applications.

In most cases this will be details supplied during the application process, with no need for original documents to be sent, including:

Valid UK passport number (for student identity)
National Insurance numbers (Student and Parents’ for income details)
5. Apply EARLY to ensure you have the money at the start of your course
6. Reapply for finance each year of your course

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Thank you for listening

Any Questions?

If you’d like further information- get in touch! (Rob Winfield – Student Recruitment and Admissions)

www.york.ac.uk 01904 324000 ug-admissions@york.ac.uk