Student finance: adding up the true cost of university

By David Ellis. Tuition fees of up to £9000 may grab the headlines, but they're not the only expense to bear in mind for a generation of students seeking value for money, says David Ellis.
The student has moved into a new era. Generation ‘Oh well’ (as in “I’m broke … oh well”) has moved on, and its successors are questioning the worth of higher education. Value for money is at the forefront of every student’s mind. Don't just take my word for it – the current applications cycle has seen a second consecutive drop in university applications, with UK applications down nearly 20 per cent since the rise in tuition fees.
But the three-year cost of your degree isn’t determined by tuition fees alone. What other costs should the financially astute student consider when picking a course? Read more...