The Student Loans Company (SLC) has apologised after sending a statement of debt to an undergraduate who died ten years ago. Tania Scott, who was aged 20, died in a taxi crash in Brazil in […]
News | Let University buy your student debt, says minister
The Government is researching an idea that would give universities more power to control their students’ debt. It has been suggested that universities buy graduates’ loans from the Treasury to create direct repayments, with the […]
News | Unfair uni stops you graduating
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has hit out at the University as being “unfair” and “unreasonable” for stopping students with outstanding debts from graduating. The Leeds University library website states: “If you are in debt […]
News | Student loans campaign gains momentum
A group of students is set to tackle the government’s controversial plans to privatise student loans. Students from a range of backgrounds met this week to plan Leeds’ role in the nationwide week of action […]
Comment | Paving the Way for Postgrads
You don’t have to look far to see the problems that come with staying on at university after graduation. Last week, Leeds Student ran a feature exploring the many hurdles students have to jump over […]
The Student Poor
I am £9,000 poorer. As I arrive to April, I realised I have burnt a £9,000 hole in the pocket of a pair of trousers I am yet to own. £9,000. In fact, if you […]
Student gambling: “I’ve considered taking my life”
A Leeds Student investigation has shown that gambling is a serious problem amongst students in Leeds. Our reporter visited several Leeds casinos, and spoke to a number of students. One second year History student, who […]
No Money Honey
Is it just me, or is there something about being a student which means you completely and utterly lose a sense of the concept of money? I don’t just mean in terms of adjusting to […]
Student numbers slide as £9k fees kick in
The University has admitted that it is missing its target for students starting at Leeds this year. According to University Senate documents seen by this paper, the University is experiencing a shortfall in undergraduates, with […]