The latest UCAS figures for 2009 entry published today (23 April 2009) show that the number of English students applying to full-time undergraduate courses at English universities and colleges has increased by 8.7 % compared to the same point last year.
Commenting on the figures, Sir Martin Harris, Director of Fair Access, said:
“The continuing upward trend is encouraging and indicates that students continue to have faith in the benefits that higher education can offer.
“We would urge all prospective students to investigate fully the financial support available to them including bursaries and scholarships paid by universities and colleges. On average, a student starting in 2009 and receiving the maximum state maintenance grant can expect to receive a bursary of just over £900 a year. Some universities and colleges give bursaries to all their students, regardless of income, so, whoever you are, it’s worth finding out what you’re entitled to.”
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