...Towards the Increase in Higher Education Tuition Fees and changes in UCAS applications December 2013 By Nick Codrington 11068779 Elliot Neil 11069090 Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Description of research 1.2 Report structure 2. BACKGROUND TO OUR RESEARCH / SECONDARY RESEARCH 2.1 History of the fee system 2.2 Newspaper/Internet findings 2.3 UCAS trends 3. KEY FINDINGS OF PRIMARY RESEARCH 3.1 Primary research undertaken 3.2 Questionnaire sample 3.3 Initial questions 3.4 Knowledge of structure 3.5 Plan 4. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 4.1 Conclusions 4.2 Recommendations Executive Summary This research project is being carried out by Nick Codrington and Elliot Neil, two second year foundation degree students studying business and enterprise. The report aims to establish young people attitude toward the recent change in the fee structure system implemented by university’s. Our research aims to look at the impact the rise in tuition fees will have on the decision young people make on weather on not to go into higher education. The higher education act came under review in 2010 with a view to moving university to a free market enabling them to set their own structures at a capped limit of £9,000 per annum. As our research will show applications to attend colleges and universities through UCAS have been increasingly rising prior to the any review on tuition fees. The number of applicants to university’s...
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...shown in previous research a relationship between tuition fee and student enrollment exists, this study focusses on this relationship moderated by government aid and career expectations. By manipulating these variables in a questionnaire with vignettes all other variables able to influence this relationship are controlled as much as possible. Results suggest that a variation in both government aid and career expectation influence students’ decision to enroll both for their first study as for a further study after graduation. The effect of career expectations seems to be the most crucial on a student’s enrollment choice. How career expectations, tuition fees and government aid impact student enrollment Education in all its forms is one of the fundamental elements of societies. By educating people a society can function and develop. This is especially the case in western countries in which knowledge, which can be acquired through education is of crucial importance. The need for high educated persons is of great importance for western countries such as member states of the European Union. The importance of higher education is reflected in strategies launched by the European Union (Rodriguez, al, 2010; European Commission, 2010), aiming towards a knowledge economy and becoming more competitive in future years. This vision is also being shared outside the European Union (Yang, 2011). The tuition fees in the Netherlands are rising and government aid...
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...The Negative Effects of Tuition Fee Increase to the Academic Performance of First Year Students of the University of Mindanao GROUP 6 Setting Problem The Problem And Its Setting Tuition fees are fees charged for instruction during higher education. Tuition payments are charged by educational institutions in some countries to have funding on school equipment, staffs, teachers, and facilities to provide a comfortable learning experience. In some countries there are no or only nominal amount of tuition fees in all forms of education, including Universities and higher education institutions. In a country like the Philippines tuition fee is a very sensitive thing for every Filipino once it increases a wave of reaction follows. It’s no surprise since the country is still in developing state and probably millions still under the poverty line defining the economic status of every Filipino. When we have a closer look of the problem you probably see the reality in which it affects as much as tuition fee is concerned, the academic performance of students. Students who choose to stay in school may have to work longer hours at more demanding jobs to cover their expenses. This can interfere with academic performance. A 2002 study by the State Public Interest Research Group's Higher Education Project found that working full-time can harm grades. Forty-two percent of survey respondents reported that working hurt their academic progress, and 53 percent reported...
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...will begin on 10th October 2011. All bonafide students should pay their share of tuition and other required fees as indicated below before they report to the University as only those who pay the fees will be processed for registration and will be allowed to access accommodation and other university facilities/services Payment should be made through: 1. The University of Dar es Salaam Main Campus (UDSM) NBC Bank Account Number 040103001709 (UDSM Branch) or CRDB Bank Account Number 01J1088967000 (UDSM Branch). 2. The Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) NBC Account Number 071101000196 (Chang’ombe Branch). 3. The Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE) CRDB Account Number 01J1071134810 (Mkwawa Branch). 4. For those using international telegraphic transfer, the Swift Code is NLCBTZTX for NBC Bank and CORUTZTZ for CRDB Bank. Students should keep the original pay-in slips for submission to the University. 1 Fee Matrices for Undergraduate Students 2011/2012 Second and Third Year Grade Percentage Approved Tuition Fees COLLEGE/SCHOOL Means Testing A 0% Payable Tuition Fees B 10% Payable Tuition Fees C 20% Payable Tuition Fees D 30% Payable Tuition Fees E 40% Payable Tuition Fees F 50% Payable Tuition Fees G 60% Payable Tuition Fees H 70% Payable Tuition Fees I 80% Payable Tuition Fees J 90% Payable Tuition Fees K 100% Payable Tuition Fees CASS IKS 1 DUCE MUCE B.A. Culture, FPA, Heritage management, Language studies...
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...University of Florida Block Tuition Fact Sheet Definition of Block Tuition: UF defines full time as an undergraduate student enrolled for 12 or more credit hours during a semester in the academic year. In 2009-2010, the average academic load of full time undergraduates was 14.1 credits at UF. In order to graduate from a standard 120 credit hour degree program in eight semesters, a student needs to complete an average of 15 credits per semester. This is considered a standard academic load as recognized by the President’s Honor Roll and represents 4-5 courses per semester. Beginning in the Fall 2012 semester, full time undergraduate students enrolled in statefunded academic programs will be billed for tuition and fees at the rate of 15 credits for Fall and Spring Semester. The fees included in the Block Tuition are the Student Financial Aid fee, Capital Improvement Trust Fund fee, Building fee, Health fee, Athletic fee, Activity and Service fee, Transportation Access fee, and Technology fee. In addition, non-residents are charged the following: Non-Resident Student Financial Aid Fee. Other fees that may apply to individual courses will be billed to the student on either a per-credit-hour basis or per-course basis, as is our current practice, such as Materials and Supplies fees (per-course), Distance Education fees (per-credit-hour), and Equipment Use fees (per-credit-hour). Benefits of Block Tuition: Block Tuition will serve as an incentive to raise the academic load...
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...| AssignmentOn“Raising or Lowering Tuition for Nobody State University” | | | Tuition Payment in Nobody State University Nobody State University charges their students with tuition fees in order to accommodate them with faculty and stuff keeping, laboratory system, computer as well as technical facilities, library, research and other necessary maintenance. Like worldwide educational institutions, the basic aim is to offer students with a healthy and comfortable education environment. Assessing the Raise in Tuition in NSU Due to failure in generating necessary revenue, NSU has raised its tuition fees from students. Let’s consider the students as “Consumers”. Although they are not consumers in real term, but they are paying their fund in order to avail education. When the tuition fee rises, students will expect more quality service from the university because they will sacrifice more funds and other financial obligations for the institute in which they study. Moreover, they will give higher value to the time they spend in university. Similarly, the university authority has to be held more accountable to the students not only in terms of the standard of education they provide, but also student experience. There is another opinion that many students will create a hue and cry over the raise in tuition fees, hence they may drop out. Overall, from the university’s viewpoint, the raise in tuition will make them provide superior service which in turn result in a higher...
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...STUDENT ACCEPTANCE FORM Complete all details on this form, including your payment option. Payment by cash is acceptable ONLY in person at Financial Services Cashier. Ensure you read the declaration carefully before signing it. Return it with the required payment to officially accept your offer before the offer lapse date as indicated on your Offer Statement. Mail your completed and signed form to: Admissions Office Marketing and Future Students Monash University Malaysia Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500 Bandar Sunway MALAYSIA Telephone: +603 5514 6000 Your personal details Your Monash ID number (as stated in your offer letter): _______________________ Family name:_________________________________________________________________________________________ Given names:_______________________________________________________________ Gender: Male Female Passport no.: _____________________ Nationality: _____________________ Date of Birth: _____/_____/________ (DD / MM / YYYY) Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone No:____________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________ Your course details (refer Offer Statement) Course title:______________________________________________________________ Course code:______________ Commencing year: ______________________ Offer...
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...Setting Tuition and Financial Aid by Ronald J. Sanders HCM-540, MBOL5, Health Care Organization Instructor: Wenyuan Teng Saint Leo University Distance Learning November 3, 2013 Abstract A college board in Pennsylvania has increased its tuition and fees to the amount of $23,460; a 17.6 increase from the previous year. An increase of 200 additional students inquired to further their education at the college than the prior year. Most college presidents would attribute this to students believing the college is better if the cost is more. Like other major colleges such as Rice University, University of Richmond and University of Notre Dame, the perception is students of prestigious schools believe costs are related to a better education. To contrast this, 10 years ago, North Carolina Wesleyan College reduced it cost of tuition and fees by 22 percent and watched its number student application fall. Recommendations to resolve the school’s cash flow problems may include the future increase of tuition and fees. This case study deals with the managerial decision of setting tuition and financial. Many factors are associated with demand and price elasticity of demand. There is an economic relationship between demand and price? After reading this paper, student will have a better understanding of those things that may affect tuition and fees for colleges. Introduction An individual can demand so many things. The concept of demand can be easily explained. Every...
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... INQUIRE TUITION FEE 2: COMPUTE SCHOOL FEES 3: PROCESS PAYMENTS ENTER DESIRED OPTION: ____ <<OPTIONS>> 1: INQUIRE TUITION FEE 2: COMPUTE SCHOOL FEES 3: PROCESS PAYMENTS ENTER DESIRED OPTION: ____ SAMPLE OUTPUT: FOR OPTION 1: TF INQUIRY 1: BUSINESS COURSES 2: EDUCATION COURSES 3: MEDICAL COURSES 4: HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM CHOICE: ______ 1: BUSINESS COURSES 2: EDUCATION COURSES 3: MEDICAL COURSES 4: HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM CHOICE: ______ ENTER COURSE CODE: FOR CHOICE 1 OUTPUT: TUITION FEE PER UNIT: 800.00 MISCELLANEOUS: 10,000 DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE[Y/N]? NOTE: THIS WILL BRING YOU BACK TO THE OPTION 1 PRESS X TO GO BACK TO MAIN OPTIONS NOTE: FOR COURSE CODE 2: TF PER UNIT: 700.00 COURSE CODE 3: TF PER UNIT : 1000.00 MISCELLANEOUS: 9000 MISCELLANEOUS: 18000.00 FOR COURSE CODE 3: TF PER UNIT: 950.00 ------------------------------------------------- MISCELLANEOUS: 18000.00 FOR CHOICE 2 OUTPUT: COMPUTE SCHOOL FEES ENTER STUDENT NUMBER: 1233444 YOU ARE JOSH M. MADRIGAL ENTER COURSE CODE: 1 TUITION FEE: 24000.00 MISCELLANEOUS: 10000.00 ATHLETIC FEE: 1000.00 ID: 200.00 LIBRARY FEE: 250.00 TOTAL SCHOOL FEES: 35450.00 TUITION FEE: 24000.00 MISCELLANEOUS: 10000.00 ATHLETIC FEE: 1000.00 ID: 200.00 LIBRARY FEE: 250.00 TOTAL SCHOOL FEES: 35450.00 ENTER NO. OF UNITS ENROLLED: 30 COMPUTATION: TUITION FEE: Amount...
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...talents is growing. President Obama proposes making community college tuition-free for responsible students, in order to let more students receive the bachelor’s degree and earn skills that meet employer needs. The proposal is a good starting point because more students can have the opportunities to get higher education, especially for students who are from low income families. On contrast, the government has not enough funds to pay off the tuition fees and free tuition might bring some negative impacts to student, such as a decline in the quality of teaching, and student will care less about their study, so I consider it is...
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...follow: To provide the definition of price discrimination by comparing 3 different authors To present 5 examples of price discrimination for products or services To present 5 examples of price discrimination for online products or services Present facts and figures of price discrimination in 5 universities (2 foreign, 3 local) To compare given results After finishing this project it is expected to have deeper understanding on price discrimination, to be able to identify the degree of price discrimination for particular product or service and other types of prices discrimination, to find the main differences and similarities of each author ideas about this issue, to have deeper understanding about the system of higher eduaction and tuition fees in Lithuania and foreign countries. Definition of price discrimination Most businesses charge different prices to different groups of consumers for more or less the same goods or services. This is price discrimination and it has become popular in nearly every market. Price discrimination occurs when a company sells a product or service at two or more different prices that do not show a proportional difference in cost. It is important too, to mark clearly that there is a difference...
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...Summer Study 2013 Speaking Assessment A discussion regarding the proposed increase in international student tuition fees for 2014/2015 and the introduction of commercial shops on campus. Scenario The Vice Chancellor of the University is proposing an increase of 20% in international tuition fees for the academic year 2014/2015. This would bring in an additional £2 million of revenue each year. Her aim is to make the University more competitive and to use this extra money to renovate existing University buildings along with updating the current technology available to students, in particular the installation of a video conferencing suite. She also has plans to build a state of the art Fitness Centre along with an area dedicated to shops that would bring in extra revenue in rent and commission to the University that could then be ploughed back into updating all areas of the campus. A committee has been set up to discuss these plans where different voices can be heard and opinions can be given. Task Your task as a group is to: A) Try to come to a consensus on the proposals of increased international tuition fees and the introduction of commercial shops. B) Try to agree on where the additional revenue will be spent (see table of proposals below) You will play one of the roles in the meeting which will last between 10 and 15 minutes. On the day of the assessment you will be put into a group of between three and five people. Make sure that you are familiar with...
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...of commodities is considered bad and taken so seriously, why is that they haven't paid much attention towards the rising inflation in tuition fees? Like inflation affects the willingness and purchasing power of people, tuition inflation is affecting the cost of attending college. Extremely high tuition fees are acting as obstacles for entering a college or a professional course and turning it into a distant dream for many people. Even if some of them are fighting against the odds and arranging financial assistance for their education, it does not change the fact that education has become too expensive. It is making situation more tedious for parents saving for their child’s education as they are unsure how much should they save now that will be able to meet the inflation of tuition fees when their child graduates from High School. Researches show that since 1986, cost of tuition fees or tuition inflation has risen a massive 498.31%. In 1986 the cost of tuition fees was $10,000, now a days due to inflation it has increased to an approximate $60,000. This is not just inflation; it is ‘disproportional’ inflation. In a situation, when inflation in a particular sector of economy exceeds general inflation, where form 1986 to 2010 general inflation has only risen 115.06%. Statistical data reveal that considering any 17 year period from 1980, tuition inflation has been in the range of 6% to 9%, which means that on an average, it rises 8% every year. In simple terms, these calculations...
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...Advanced Academic Writing BSB10513-5 Emma Coupe 09003203 Word Count: 1021 Has the rise in University tuition fees deterred students from enrolling for University in the UK? The aim of the essay is to consider if the rise in University Tuition fees has deterred students from enrolling in University. The paper will look at how the rise in cost has affected student’s from lower socio-economic back grounds decision to join University, or go straight into work. It will look at the advantages and disadvantages of young people joining University. The paper will argue whether or not the rise in fees has had an impact on the student’s decision to go into Higher Education or work. Finally a conclusion will be drawn. Universities have faced a number of changes over the years with regards to who should fund Higher Education (HE). This debate is still very active and a number of papers have been written as to whether HE should be government funded or paid for by the student. The Government took recommendations from the Dearing report, first published in 1997 that HE should be funded via an alternative route and not by Grants from the government. Since the original report was published the fees have now reached £9000 per year which was introduced in the 12/13 academic year. Students however aren’t expected to pay the cost of their fees back until they are earning a minimum of £21,000 per annum. It is said that Higher Education matters for the economic growth of the country...
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...personnel that are different from those at the bottom. Universities and colleges that are in the middle class are torn between these extremes. Universities in the top strata have become a preserve for the minority few who are affluent. Attending universities like Harvard has been left to the few who can afford to pay the exorbitant fees. The divisions arising in institutions of higher learning have come to be viewed as a show of might and class, as well as a means by which the American plutarchy duplicates itself. Donoghue (nd) notes that top strata universities’ one year tuition fee is more than the average income of American citizens. Universities in the middle and bottom classes are continually grappling with budget cuts as the government strives to sustain the budget in times of economic downturns. Budget cuttings have severe implications for public colleges and universities as universities have to raise their tuition fees, reduce spending or both, in a bid to cover the gap. Cuts on higher education funding by the government have resulted in increased tuition across public institutions of higher learning. The acute increases in tuition fees have hastened the continuous trends of reducing college affordability and transferring the costs to students. Leachman et al (2013) note that enrolling for a...
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