University launches new ‘Clearing Bursary’ after applications fall

August 1, 2012 - 1 comment

Guy Drury writes for Aberystwyth University’s Aber Courier on the university’s new ‘Clearing Bursary’:

Aberystwyth University have launched a new ”Clearing Bursary” aimed at attracting prospective students who fail to get a place at their first or insurance choice university this August.

The scheme promises students who opt for Aberystwyth during clearing up to £450 of benefits “in kind”, including a discount on accommodation fees, vouchers for the Arts Centre, Sports Centre membership and credit for the Aber Card, used in the University’s eating outlets.

The move comes after the accommodation crisis that hit first years last September, when new students were forced to share bunk rooms, amidst record numbers of students who met the terms of their offer. Last year, so many students were predicted to achieve the required results that the University didn’t offer any places through the clearing system.

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Emma Tameside

It’s always good to see Universities offering clearing, some of the stats, especially for Clearing 2012 is extremely interesting. I’ve been considering going back to University for a while now and there’s definitely been a shift in advice on the matter. Depending on who you spoke to, there was two varying opinions of University.

In my opinion though, I still feel as though University is both a great experience for academia and life experience in general. The fees may be slightly high, but it’s better to go out into the world qualified than not, at least from my experience.