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Abolish the ELQ policy and give mature students a second chance.

Submitted on Wednesday 17th February 2016

Published on Thursday 18th February 2016

Current status: Closed

Closed: Thursday 18th August 2016

Signatures: 13

Tagged with

Money ~ Psychology ~ Tax

Petition Action

Abolish the ELQ policy and give mature students a second chance.

Petition Details

The Equivalent or Lower Qualification policy prohibits second time students from getting a student loan, limiting those who want to fulfil their potential. It was supposed to save money to fund first time students. There is no evidence of this.

Additional Information

I attended university in 1997 and gained a BA in Illustration. My career as a graphic designer never worked out, I had kids and worked for little money at home. Now nearly 40 I wish to pursue a career in mental health care, starting with a BSc in Psychology. The Equivalent or Lower Qualification policy prohibits me from getting a student loan. Why should people have to decide on their career aged 18! I want to work and pay taxes but I'm unable.


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