Four-year private institutions continue to rely on—and increase—tuition discounts to attract students, but the strategy is not improving the bottom line. More...
31 juillet 2017
Tuition discounting: Not a bargain?
Students promise to pay tuition fees
While the concept may seem unnecessary, a formal document—signed by each student—that states tuition payments are, in fact, expected is now required by a majority of colleges. More...
University contracts could help students sue if tuition is poor
Minister Jo Johnson proposes legal ‘consumer’ protection but critics dismiss idea for ignoring issues like tuition fees. More...
Tuition fees have been a force for good, but their flaws need addressing urgently
There is no justification for charging students interest at 3% over inflation, or the huge debts they incur. The chancellor must fix this in his next budget. More...
The party’s over – how tuition fees ruined university life
With the poorest undergraduates now racking up £57,000 of debt, the traditional student lifestyle – all alcohol, sex and essay crises – is being replaced by an enormous pressure to succeed. Has turning education into a commodity had a damaging effect. More...
It's time to radically rethink university tuition fees
Taxpayers, companies and students all benefit from higher education. It’s only fair that we start splitting the bill more evenly. More...
It's not about whether we charge tuition fees – in Wales we've found a third way
The focus on whether English universities should charge tuition fees skirts around the important question of maintenance support. Wales is one step ahead. More...
University tuition fees haven't failed – but they need a second look
The current tuition fee regime is socially progressive and keeps our universities afloat. But students need to feel they’re getting a fair deal. More...
The big issue: tuition fees should reflect the real cost of each degree course
Students deserve to see itemised bills from universities. More...
30 juillet 2017
The end of tuition fees is on the horizon – universities must get ready
Institutions embracing the government’s gold, silver and bronze ratings may find history quickly turning against them. More...
