PAC to Investigate Student Awards Scheme

The Public Accounts Committee is inviting written submissions from the public regarding the Student Awards scheme.

It’s the scheme that handles uni fees and such other things.

Juan Watterson SHK, chair of the Committee, said: ‘Student awards are a key gateway to Higher Education. A lot depends on getting it right first time to make this important life transition as smooth as possible. The PAC would like people to get in touch to talk about their experiences as to how administration of this system can be improved.’

Student Awards have undergone significant changes from a largely grants based system to a grant and loan mix. Eligibility is governed by residency, academic achievement and parental income.

Respondents may wish to include in their response:

• experiences good and bad
• view as to the responsiveness of the system
• thoughts on grant and loan provision, as well as debt repayment
• view as to the fairness of the system
• potential recommendations for change

Submissions can be sent to either of the following addresses by Friday March 24

Email: committees@tynwald.org.im

Post:

Clerk to the Public Accounts Committee,

Clerk of Tynwald’s Office,

Legislative Buildings,

Finch Road,

Douglas,

IM1 3PW