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The National Union of Students (NUS) and UCLU Student Action for Refugees are calling to equal access to education for students seeking protection.
This petition is ONLY open to UCL students and staff, i.e. UCL email-addresses only. Email addresses MUST be provided for verification reasons.
The Equal Access campaign is calling for:
- Asylum seekers and those with Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) to be able to study as home students at UCL and all UK universities.
- Students seeking protection to be recognised as having additional needs just like other vulnerable groups and to be given the same access to additional support such as bursaries, grants and students loans at UCL and all UK universities.
Individuals who are waiting for a decision on their asylum application or who have been granted Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) in the UK as a result of an asylum claim are allowed to study at universities in the UK, but they do not have equal access to university.
They cannot access student loans and grants and must pay international fees. Most asylum seekers are denied the right to work and live on just £36 a week. They cannot afford up to £30,000 a year in university fees. Someone who has fled their country of origin to avoid war, torture or persecution is not the same as an international student who has chosen to study in Britain.
The Equal Access campaign is supported by a broad coalition including:
Contact: uclu-safr(at)ucl.ac.uk
Check out our video petition here: http://vimeo.com/53597487
For more information see: http://www.star-network.org.uk/index.php/campaigns/equal_access
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November 24, 2012
The momentum is undeniable. UCL is starting to notice.
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Education is a human right. how are people meant to rebuild their lives if they cant even afford to get a degree?
UCL needs to lead by example on this. its about time we stopped charging these students international rates when they are clearly here to stay.
Do the right thing. These people have been through enough already.
Way overdue. Lets make this happen!!!!
really hope this happens. so many talented people get locked out of uni just because of their status. its a waste of potential for everyone.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
The National Union of Students (NUS) and UCLU Student Action for Refugees are calling to equal access to education for students seeking protection.
This petition is ONLY open to UCL students and staff, i.e. UCL email-addresses only. Email addresses MUST be provided for verification reasons.
The Equal Access campaign is calling for:
- Asylum seekers and those with Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) to be able to study as home students at UCL and all UK universities.
- Students seeking protection to be recognised as having additional needs just like other vulnerable groups and to be given the same access to additional support such as bursaries, grants and students loans at UCL and all UK universities.
Individuals who are waiting for a decision on their asylum application or who have been granted Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) in the UK as a result of an asylum claim are allowed to study at universities in the UK, but they do not have equal access to university.
They cannot access student loans and grants and must pay international fees. Most asylum seekers are denied the right to work and live on just £36 a week. They cannot afford up to £30,000 a year in university fees. Someone who has fled their country of origin to avoid war, torture or persecution is not the same as an international student who has chosen to study in Britain.
The Equal Access campaign is supported by a broad coalition including:
Contact: uclu-safr(at)ucl.ac.uk
Check out our video petition here: http://vimeo.com/53597487
For more information see: http://www.star-network.org.uk/index.php/campaigns/equal_access
Updates
November 24, 2012
The momentum is undeniable. UCL is starting to notice.
6 Comments
yes! its totally unfair to treat them as international students. they need our support not more debt
Education is a human right. how are people meant to rebuild their lives if they cant even afford to get a degree?
UCL needs to lead by example on this. its about time we stopped charging these students international rates when they are clearly here to stay.
Do the right thing. These people have been through enough already.
Way overdue. Lets make this happen!!!!
really hope this happens. so many talented people get locked out of uni just because of their status. its a waste of potential for everyone.
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yes! its totally unfair to treat them as international students. they need our support not more debt