Preparing for University

Table of Contents

1. Preparing for University - Introduction to the module:
2. Applying to University using UCAS Apply
   1. What is UCAS Apply:
   2. Preparation:
   3. Logging on and accessing the application form:
   4. Deadlines (2006/07):
   5. Key Points to Remember:
   6. Selftest
3. Writing your Personal Statement for your university applications (UCAS)
   1. How to apply for university in the UK:
   2. Personal Statements:
   3. The Basics:
   4. Creating your Personal Statement:
   5. Words and phrases to try:
   6. Mature Students:
   7. Skeleton Framework for Personal Statement:
   8. Example Personal Statement (16-19 student):
   9. Example Personal Statement (adult student):
   10. Selftest
4. University Interview Questions
   1. Introduction:
   2. The university interview format:
   3. Preparation for the interview:
   4. Typical university interview questions:
   5. Selftest:
5. Financial Support for Students Entering Full Time Higher Education in 2006/07
   1. Tuition Fees:
   2. Maintenance Grant:
   3. Maintenance Loan for living costs:
   4. Bursaries:
   5. Student Loan Repayments:
   6. Financial Support Summary:
   7. Other grants for certain full-time students:
   8. Selftest:
6. Access to Learning Fund (ALF)
   1. What is it?
   2. Who can get it?
   3. What can I get help with?
   4. How much is it and how is it paid?
   5. How do I apply?
   6. Selftest:

Student Loan Repayments:

Loans attract a very low rate of interest - at inflation levels (3.2% in Sept '05).

The tuition fee loan and maintenance loan are combined into one loan, repayable after graduation when you start earning over £15,000 per year. Deductions are usually made through the PAYE tax system and are linked to your earnings, so the more you earn the more you repay; the less you earn the less you repay. As an example, someone earning £20,000 a year would repay £8.65 a week (£37.50 a month).