[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by jet

Well, the thinking is if you get the higher education you also get a well paid job at the end of it which is the whole point of paying for that privilege. Then you pay it back gradually when you are employed and can afford to. Sounds fair enough to me. Student loans also include accommodation, food and utility bills - nobody can expect to get all that for free.
Too many students are accepted for and take degrees in subjects which have no specific demand in the workplace/too many after just one job.
These days, uni's accept people they wouldn't have years ago and it's not fair on the students; entry levels should be much higher and fees reduced - imo only the very brightest and those who will be most in demand to fill certain jobs should be accepted.
Not saying your daughter isn't in that category of course!

Then the thinking is flawed, the lecturers delivering the courses do not get these fees, when tuition was trebled their salary didn't multiply.. Tutors were protesting alongside students in 2010 they knew the changes were only to line the pockets of private interest.

I'm referring specifically to tuition fees. Food and accommodation have always been extra.

All unis have entry criteria, they haven't lowered standards, if it's an AAA course then 3 A grade ( or modern equivalent) A levels are required still. ( my daughter filled this criteria)

I have no issue to be fair with charging for some degrees if I'm honest, it's the vocational such as nursing or engineering, or subjects like maths, English or the sciences that should be free for all.