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Going to University
Aimhigher
Aimhigher is about inspiring young people to consider higher education as an option for the future, especially those who come from families and communities with little or no history of HE.
Did you know that:
- 87% of students agree that university is a good investment.
- Those with a HE qualification are likely to earn on average 50% more than those without.
- By 2010 the number of jobs requiring the sorts of skills that can be acquired through HE will grow by 1.73 million - that's 80% of new jobs created over the next decade.
This Gateway page offers you access to the Aimhigher portal which contains all the practical information you need about going to university or college - from picking the right course to finding out the financial support available for you. If you're still thinking about whether HE is the option for you and you are still at school, then take a look at the Don't Stop website. You can read student stories and find out about how they have taken their interests into Higher Education and never looked back.
New Higher Education Portal
This portal is a gateway for potential students to find out what they need to know about Higher Education. Supported by case studies and useful links, the site is split into careers and guidance, courses, universities and colleges, applying for a course, student finance and student life.
Aimhigher Campaign Website
Aimed at teachers of Years 9 to 11 this site contains 36 activities which link closely to Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE), Citizenship and Careers Education and Guidance (CEG) framework. This site also provides more information on the Aimhigher campaign and the campaign road show.
Aimhigher Teachernet Website
Aimed at teachers of years 9 to 11, this site contains 36 activities which link closely to Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE), Citizenship and Careers Education and Guidance (CEG) framework. This site also provides more information on the Aimhigher campaign and the campaign roadshow.
Aimhigher Practitioners Website
Aimed at Aimhigher practitioners and those involved in helping young people consider higher education. This site provides background information on Aimhigher objectives, guidance for obtaining promotional material and examples of successful Aimhigher activities.
Student Support
This site is aimed at both students who are planning to go to university and students who are currently at university. It has the latest information on the financial help available as well as details on how to apply. The site also has links to downloadable forms as well as details on how to contact LEAs.
Related documents
The White Paper
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