This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Lower tuition fees for higher education from £9250+ to £6500
Students shouldn't have to be in masses of debt after getting a qualification which could give them a more secure future. When thinking about going to university, the financial burden is extremely worrying as it's not easy to pay off, so it should be lowered.
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There isn't enough state funding, however, £9250 is excessive, especially for students from low-income households who aren't even supported by maintenance allowances anymore. Subjects, like the sciences, require more funding, so fees may vary for those students. I don't agree that university fees should be as low as £3000 as it isn't sufficient to pay for further education.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-46074099
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/education/2018/02/21/should-university-tuition-fees-be-reduced/
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/236858
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