Chloë, who is now going into her third year at the University of Leicester, is looking for 18 to 23-year-olds from Jersey to help research her dissertation.
Those young people who are willing to take part will be asked to complete a survey about how much the current student finance system has on their decision to either attend university in the UK, or seek an alternative route, either through employment or pursuing higher education on-island.
When asked about the focus of her research, Chloë said: “My aim is to research the impacts the system has on the financial decisions of students wishing to study in the UK, and also the economic impacts those decisions have on our island.”
The student finance system has recently been in the spotlight after the announcement of a £2million increase to Jersey’s higher education fund by 2019 in the States’ Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP). The States also intend to heighten the threshold of eligibility for student grants from £91,000 to £99,000 per household. It is forecasted that this adjustment will allow for 90 more Jersey students to receive the full student grant available.
Chloe admits the student finance system has been greatly beneficial to her. “I appreciate the contribution I have received from the States of Jersey Student Finance Office, without which I would not have been able to undertake my degree.
“The response to the survey has so far been positive, with some really interesting and helpful views provided. The more responses I collect, the more valid my research will become, therefore I would welcome more responses from those who would like to share their views.”
If you’re aged 18 to 23 and want to share your views on the current student finance system, click here to fill in Chloë’s survey and contribute to her dissertation research. You have until the August 30th to complete the survey.