Network of Experts on Student Support in Europe (2009-2011) Draft report BFUG meeting, Copenhagen, 18-19 January 2012 Presented by the former NESSIE Chairs (2009-2011) Mia Wallin and Brian Power

NESSIE report to BFUG meeting in Cracow Report on work of the network, including: Country Information Templates Template on data exchange Query response mechanism Sharing of Expertise Green Paper Consultation Student Lending Facility at European Level 23.04.2019

Suggestions from BFUG members in Cracow Availability of portability information Purpose and policy - promoting portability Relationship of the network with BFUG Support for mobility and social dimension areas Terms of reference 23.04.2019

New Terms of Reference - Alden Biesen 2010 and recommendations for the future  Direct reference to Leuven/Louvain-la-Neuve Communiqué To promote the portability of grants and loans in order to facilitate greater mobility of students across the European Higher Education Area To support the related objectives of achieving more balanced flows of incoming and outgoing students across the European Higher Education Area and an improved participation rate from diverse student groups To offer practical solutions for member countries in implementing schemes of portable student support To share information on developments in relation to the portability of student grants and loans in order to ensure balanced and sustainable mechanisms to support the mobility of students To raise issues of common concern in relation to the portability of student supports 23.04.2019

Addendum to the Report Scope of the Network to promote the portability of grants and loans in order to facilitate greater mobility of students challenges and sensitivities   Future activities - Oslo Chairs meeting October 2011 Country information templates Quality assessment criteria Student Lending Facility Liaison with other BFUG Working Groups 23.04.2019

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