Parents Progression Evening 2018 Tutor Support & Progression Programme Student Finance Apprenticeships, School Leaver Programmes, Degree Apprenticeships & Sponsored Degrees Higher Education & Degrees
Parents Progression Evening 2018 Tutor Support and Progression Programme
Year 12 Progression Support so far... Tutor Support Programme: Considering Options... Researching post-18 options. Introduction to supporting resources: Unifrog, Progression.doc Higher Education (HE), Further Education (FE), Apprenticeships (including Degree & Sponsored Apprenticeships) and School Leavers Programmes. Studying Abroad, Own business, Gap Year Tutor Support Programme: Reflection and Research... What s my story? looking at unique selling points. Self-assess and identify skills, knowledge and areas to develop. Exploring Careers options and requirements and considering Work/life balance. Labour Market - What and where are the future jobs? Why volunteer or find work placements / experiences? Where to find opportunities? Tutor Support Programme: Realising intentions... Assessing skills, likes and dislikes. How to apply. Open Days. Interview techniques and practice role play. Personal Finance Building CV s & writing Personal Statements introduction. FutureChoices Event#1: March 2018 Researching post-18 progression options: Degrees and Career options related to students subjects (delivered by subject staff) Specialist Speakers and Presentations Careers Fair at Freemans Quay Sports Hall Apprenticeship Talk Next Generation Programmes Engineering Primary Education NHS Pathways
Progression Support: Moving forward... Yr12 Tutor Support Programme Reflection on Progression Plans UCAS Registration Use of Unifrog FutureChoices Event#2: Friday 6th July, 2018 Student Finance What it's like to be a student What it's like to be an apprentice Choosing a university & course Studying the Extended Project Qualification Writing a subject specific personal statement Specialist personal statement sessions (Oxbridge, medicine, dentistry, vet medicine, primary ed, social work & NHS degrees) Apprenticeships (including specialised subject talks) School Leaver Programmes and Degree Apprenticeships (including specialised subject talks) From September 2018: Personalised support in applying to all progression routes by Academic Mentors, Subject Teachers and Careers, Progression and Aspiration Team experts: UCAS application support. Specific subject personal statement & CV support. Specialist support programmes (Oxbridge, NHS, social work, primary education, medicine, dentistry & veterinary medicine). Degree Apprenticeships and School Leavers Programmes. Apprenticeships. Interview practice and preparation.
University Tuition Fees Universities can charge up to 9,250 each year for their full time undergraduate degree courses The government have announced they intend to freeze fees at this level for now Tuition fee rates are available on university websites Eligible students can take a tuition fee loan each year so everyone can afford to study
Financial Assessment for Living Costs Dependent Student- household income of parents Independent Student Status- partners income taken into account -25 or over -married or in a civil partnership -financially supported yourself for 3 years -no living parents -estranged from parents -are responsible for a child
Money for living costs 2018 fig s Maintenance loan Partially means tested Living away from parental home rate - Maximum 8,700 - Minimum 4,054+ Living in parental home rate - Maximum 7,324 - Minimum 3,224+
Living away from home outside London Student Funding 2018 8,000 7,000 All students should have access to around 6,469 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 Household Income 25K or less 42,815 55k 65k +
Living away from home outside London 8,000 Parental Contribution 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 Maintenance loan 8,700 1,514 Maintenance loan 6,469 3,000 Maintenance loan 4,955 2,415 Maintenance loan 4,054 2,000 1,000 25K or less 42,875 55k 65k +
Additional Government Funding Disabled Students Allowance (DSA s) can help with the cost of: Non-medical help Specialist equipment and software Travel and other course related costs Non- repayable Support based on individual needs not income Contact Disability Services 01642 342277 or disability@tees.ac.uk
Money for living costs Scholarship Schemes Every university has a different scheme and details are available on university websites. Each university has their own eligibility criteria: Who qualifies grades, household income etc What you can get bursary, fee waiver, technology How to apply
How to apply Apply to Student Finance England: www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance
Loan repayments Student loans are very different to commercial credit; - How much you pay depends on your income - Nothing to pay until you have left education and have an income above 25,000 per year - Affordable monthly repayments - Bigger borrowing doesn't increase repayments - Any outstanding debt is written off after 30 years - It does not go on credit files - It shouldn t affect a graduates ability to secure a mortgage - Debt collectors will not chase for it - It's repaid through the income tax system Interest rate linked to inflation (RPI) plus up to 3%
Student loan repayments 30k If you earn less than 25,000 Percentage of income 20k 0% 18k Monthly repayments 0 15k Weekly repayments 10k 0
Student loan repayments 30,000pa 30k 20k 18k 15k 9% of 5,000 Percentage of income 450 (1.5%) Monthly repayments 37.50 Weekly repayments 8.65 10k
Loan repayment example Graduate earning 35,000pa gross Monthly gross income Pension (6%) Tax National insurance Net income Student loan repayment INCOME 2,917 175 357 268 2,117 75.00 2,042
Summary You don t have to pay anything until after you have left education everyone can afford to study All full-time eligible students can apply for a maintenance loan to help with living costs Most students will receive more help with their living costs than current students Repayments are based on what you earn, not on what you owe
Useful websites / Contacts Government services website www.gov.uk/student-finance More information about funding University websites Information about courses, bursaries, fee waivers etc. www.tees.ac.uk Money Saving Expert www.moneysavingexpert.com
Progression and career opportunities... s p i h s e c i t n e r App s e m m a r g o r P r e v a e L l o o h c S s e e r g e D d e r o Spons s p i h s e c i t n e r p p Degree A
What the companies have to say?..every scheme will give you the opportunity to learn from the best. You ll discover exactly what it takes to succeed, with the support to reach your full potential. estimates that every 1 of government investment in apprenticeships delivers 18 of economic benefits through increasing skills, productivity and economic growth.
So, how do I find about opportunities? Research... National Apprenticeship & other websites Company Websites Social Media / Linkedin DSFC Partnership work / Networking / Alumni Year 12 Parents Evening Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair Use Unifrog
Next Generation Engineers... Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Nissan & Gateshead College Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship NSK & Hartlepool College Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Esh Group & Esh Academy Chemical Engineering Apprenticeship Johnson Mathey & Teesside University Rotational Engineering Apprenticeship Hydram & Hydram Training
Past students... Project Manager Business Management Sponsored Degree Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Software Developer Degree Apprenticeship Business Admin Sky News Journalist Social Media & Digital Marketing Trainee Accountant Business Admin
2017 Leavers... Fashion Buyer & Merchandiser ICT Design Developer Trainee Management Audit Assistant Trainee Associate Business Tax Apprentice Financial Advisor Trainee Tax Consultant Retail Apprentice Apprentice Solicitor Quantity Surveyor Trainee Investment Banker Business Admin
Parents Progression Evening 2018 Higher Education: University
Higher Education: University... Why go to university.? For many jobs a degree is essential Study and explore a subject further Gain transferable skills Extra curricular activities Meet people Independence Enhance career prospects
Higher Education: Graduate Facts... bs o j f o % 0 6 r Ove are open to ny a f o s e t a u grad degree Over 370 including universities, HE & FE colleges & specialist conservatoires Graduate earnings continue exceed av to erage non earnings whatever graduate your degr ee oice h Career C Good Money Opportunities raduate rg e d n u 0 0,0 7 3 r e v O Graduates hav e access to a wid er range of job opportunities courses
Choosing a course and university... What does this mean? Vital to research in detail the academic and career factors involved in this decision making process Choosing the right course that suits your son/daughters needs is a very important decision Higher Education requires an investment of time and money Factors to consider Subject & Content Entry Requirements Learning Styles & Teaching/Assessment Methods Quality of the academic facilities Academic reputation Graduate employment rates Which jobs do graduates go onto do? Links between the university and employers Is it the right type of institute for you? Home/Away? Use information available through Unifrog to help with research and decision making.
Personal Statements... Why a Personal Statement? Important part of the university application process An opportunity to show admissions tutors why they should them over other candidates
Year 13 Widening Participation Schemes... Through the PARTNERS Programme you could: receive a lower conditional offer to Newcastle University attend transitional events run specifically for PARTNERS students visit Newcastle University and find out what it's really like here develop skills necessary to be a successful student meet other students and increase your confidence be supported through the application process, on results day and after entering the University Leeds Access: To be eligible you must be living permanently in the UK hold or be taking the required level 3 qualifications (A-levels, BTECs or equivalent) for the course you've applied to. have the potential to succeed at the University of Leeds and meet two or more criteria (see University of Leeds website)
The UCAS application process... www.ucas.com for lots of information
The UCAS application process: Key dates Pre-Application Key dates September 2018: Application processing begins 15 October 2018: Closing date for Oxbridge, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine 16th November 2018: Internal UCAS Deadline 15 January 2019: Entry Deadline for courses Post-Application Key dates End of February 2019: UCAS Extra begins (for those who have changed their mind or who have no offers) End of March 2019: Majority of decisions made by universities End of June 2019: Last day for late applications 16 August 2019: Results day Next Steps... Application fee: 1 choice 18.00 or 2-5 choices 24.00 UCAS Lead sends off the application and UCAS process University Admissions Tutors assess applications and make an offer of a place or not Possible invitation to an interview University offers/decisions are made via UCAS TRACK Students use UCAS Track to follow the progress of their application and make decisions Remember to check progress on Unifrog and that not prioritising Personal Statements really slows individual UCAS application progress
The UCAS application process: Offers After the offer: Generally select two choices, Firm and Insurance We recommend 16 UCAS points (2 grades) difference between Firm & Insurance Types of offer Conditional offer Unconditional offer Alternative Course offer Rejected Conditional offers may be expressed as: Grades: eg.bbb or DMM (112 pts) or UCAS Tariff Points eg. 120 UCAS points (which could be: BBB or ABC or A*CC UCAS points system: A-level On Results day Log into UCAS Track or collect results from Durham Sixth Form centre from 8am Clearing matching service Clearing Adjustment UCAS points system: BTEC Qualification Grade Current Tariff pts Qualification Grade Current Tariff pts BTEC D*D*D* 168 BTEC D*D* 112 Ext Dip D*D*D 160 Diploma D*D 104 D*DD 152 DD 96 DDD 144 DM 80 DDM 128 MM 64 DMM 112 MP 48 MMM 96 PP 32 MMP 80 BTEC D* 56 MPP 64 Sub Dip D 48 PPP 48 M 32 P 16
The UCAS application process... UCAS SUMMARY: Important Students must know their predicted grades Understand the entry requirements Visit the university Contact universities/ucas with questions Be aware of the key dates Discuss each stage with their UCAS Lead Must attend TSP sessions (until end of December 2018)