Theresa May: We need to look at the level of tuition fees

The transcript discusses the freezing of tuition fees and the raised threshold for loan repayment. It highlights the 2012 increase in the tuition fee cap to £9000, which was expected to be charged only by top universities. However, most degrees now charge the maximum fee, raising questions about its acceptability. The panel's report suggests reintroducing means-tested maintenance grants to support students, especially those from poorer backgrounds, as removing them has not been effective.

What was the initial expectation when the tuition fee cap was raised in 2012?

• All universities would charge the maximum fee.

• Only top universities would charge the maximum fee.

• No universities would charge the maximum fee.

• The fee cap would not affect university charges.

What is the current situation regarding tuition fees for most degrees?

• The vast majority of degrees are set at the maximum fee.

• Most degrees are set below the maximum fee.

• No degrees are set at the maximum fee.

• Only a few degrees are set at the maximum fee.

Why does the panel question the acceptability of the current tuition fee situation?

• Because students are not interested in higher education.

• Because not all courses provide good outcomes for students.

• Because the maximum fee is too low.

• Because all courses cost more than the current rate to teach.

What is the panel's recommendation regarding maintenance grants?

• To increase the amount of existing maintenance grants.

• To reintroduce means-tested maintenance grants.

• To introduce new types of maintenance grants.

• To remove maintenance grants completely.

What is the expected benefit of reintroducing maintenance grants?

• To reduce the number of students attending university.

• To save students from poorer backgrounds over 9000 pounds.

• To support students from wealthier backgrounds.

• To increase university profits.