Higher Education: Admissions
(asked on 9th February 2015) - View Source
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what steps he is taking to widen access to higher education.
This question was answered on 12th February 2015
The most recent UCAS statistics show another record year for university entry for disadvantaged students. 18.2% of 18 year olds from disadvantaged backgrounds obtained a university place via UCAS in 2014.
By 2018/19, Universities expect to spend £735m on bursaries, outreach and supporting retention and student success through their agreements with the Director of Fair Access.
Our reforms have been fair, progressive and given our universities sustainable funding for the future.