Fees will put off Teenages applying for University

Hive-Worcester.co.uk
A poll of university vice-chancellors shows that nearly half believe that it will become more difficult to convince young people of the benefits of a degree once higher tuition fees have been introduced.

Amid fears of a fall in applications next year, 42% of vice-chancellors said that it would be harder to dissuade teenagers from going straight into work or taking a cheaper educational option. Nearly a quarter said that they would have to do more to demonstrate an improved student experience, while 15% said that they would increasingly be trying to persuade parents of the value of degrees rather than just their children...more
Jeevan Vasagar, Education Editor
The Observer, Sunday 12 June 2011