Rise in tuition fees branded 'crazy' by students

University students are to be even more out of pocket following a proposal to raise tuition fees.

Some students would find themselves with debts of up to £50,000 which they could be paying off well into their 50s.

Students studying in Scotland and Wales already pay less on fees, with talk of the fees being totally abolished and wiped out.

Universities have been saying for some-time now that they do not receive enough money from students.

The government have backed this up by saying graduates benefit from having gained a degree - through wider career opportunities and earnings - so ought to contribute something.

Vice-chancellors said they should be allowed to charge £5,000 a year in tuition fees, above the current cap of just over £3,000.

Student ambassadors in several universities have branded the proposals ‘crazy’.

This was certainly echoed by concerned students at Sheffield Hallam University.

“It’s not a case of will I get the grades, but a case of will I have enough money to finance myself at university,” said Shelley Foster, an Art and Design student.

Journalism student Anil Pattni said: “It worries me a great deal, how can being in massive debt appeal to people wanting to come to university.”

"I think it's crazy, it's like the government don't get enough money out of us as it is," said Adam Kelly, a 3rd year Sport and Exercise student.


Story by Jack Nesteruk