1. Preparing for 2012 Staff briefing on ‘why Leeds’ and 2012 financial support For more information see: www.leeds.ac.uk/forstaff

2. Preparing for 2012 Introduction from Professor Vivien Jones, Pro-Vice- Chancellor for Student Education Our approach – the benefits of a University of Leeds education Fees and financial support in 2012 Summary and discussion points Further information and key contacts

3. Watch Professor Vivien Jones outline plans in this short video

4. Our approach Students are our partners We will: Be responsible, accessible and respectful Prepare for, engage with, and contribute to learning at Leeds Help each other to reflect, develop and improve

5. Our approach Education in a research- intensive university Students are inspired by staff who are working at the cutting edge of their field and working with world-changing ideas Students are involved in knowledge creation This environment and our teaching trains them to be independent thinkers

6. Our approach Preparing for life after Leeds Leeds for Life is about getting the most from university and the co- curricular opportunities we offer to build a ‘living CV’ Leeds is one of the top ten ‘most targeted’ universities according to the 2011 High Fliers survey of major graduate recruiters

7. Our approach Investing in the student experience Libraries including World Heritage status collections and over 2.8m items Award-winning student union One of the largest gyms in UK higher education & new pool Dedicated student services building Skills and language centres Excellent support services

8. Our approach Creating a vibrant community Students from 142 countries Subjects from accounting to zoology Based in a diverse city

9. Fees and financial support in 2012 Student finance Key facts Living cost options – grants and loans Our fees and financial support package Key facts How it works Details still to be confirmed Fees and financial support

10. Key facts: Student finance in 2012 No up-front fees Loan for fees is not means tested Repayments only start when you earn £21,000 a year Example, salary of £25k pa weekly repayment of less than £7 Loan balance is written off after 30 years Fees and financial support

11. Living costs options: Living cost grant (maintenance grant) Grant not loan – no repayment Means tested Living cost loan Available to everyone Limits to how much you can borrow Repaid in same way as tuition fee loan Fees and financial support

12. "We have always believed that anyone with the talent and ambition to succeed should be able to come to Leeds and these proposals will ensure that remains the case.” Vice-Chancellor Professor Michael Arthur

13. Key points: Our fees and financial support We want to maintain and improve the education we offer We want to ensure Leeds is accessible We need to offset the 80% cuts to government funding We will: Invest in outreach and financial support and this will rise to £16m a year 1 in 3 students are expected to benefit from financial support Undergraduate UK and EU fee for 2012 is £9,000 Fees and financial support

14. Our package How it works: No separate application needed Leeds support is all non-repayable Awards available to students with a household income of up to £42,600 Maximum level of support is £6k in year 1 and £3k year 2 onwards The student chooses how to take this support: Bursary (cash)* Partial tuition fee waiver Discount on University-owned accommodation

15. Fees and financial support Details still to be confirmed Part-time study NHS-funded students Erasmus–funded placements Teacher Development Agency funded students (eg PGCE) We will update www.leeds.ac.uk/yourfinances Access to Leeds continues

16. For staff One page guide (PDF) In depth guide with FAQs on www.leeds.ac.uk/forstaff For prospective students www.leeds.ac.uk/yourfinance Money Guide www.leeds.ac.uk/downloads/file/741/money_guide_2012 Open days: Talks on funding and finance clinics www.direct.gov.uk/yourfuture Further information

17. Enquiries from prospective students about access, fees or financial support Access and Community Engagement, ace@leeds.ac.uk ext. 33788 Current students or students registering for Leeds Funding: Student financial aid (based in the Student Services Centre) financialaid@leeds.ac.uk ext. 32007 Fees: Accounts receivable (based in the Student Services Centre) fees@leeds.ac.uk ext. 36055 Leeds University Union, welfare@luu.leeds.ac.uk 0113 380 1290 Enquiries about the briefing pack or press enquiries call the Communications and Press team on 0113 343 4031, email pressoffice@leeds.ac.uk Key contacts

18. Preparing for 2012 Summary Our approach – the benefits of a University of Leeds education Students are our partners Education in a research intensive university Preparing for life after Leeds Investing in the student experience Creating a vibrant community Fees and financial support in 2012 Government support: Loans and grants for tuition and living costs University of Leeds support: Non-repayable, means-tested grants Use www.leeds.ac.uk/yourfinances for up to date information

19. How will you answer the question ‘Why Leeds?’ in relation to your subject and programmes? What examples and evidence can you give – will student views reinforce this? How will you use the Partnership? Discussion points