§ Mr. Damian GreenTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills which universities have had to make provision for extra students following the results of the regrading of A-levels [76780]
§ Margaret HodgeThis information is not held by the Department. As of 22 October 2002, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service has been informed of 15 students whose move to another institution had been agreed as a result of re-grading.
§ Mr. Damian GreenTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what the cost will be of ensuring that no student is financially disadvantaged by the A-level regrading [76782]
§ Margaret HodgeMy right hon. Friend has made it clear that students will not suffer financial disadvantage as a result of changing their institution due to regrading of A-level results. The A-level claims fund has been established to meet the legitimate costs of students who are able to transfer and students have until 31 January 2003 to apply. The fund can meet accommodation, books, travel and, where necessary, tuition fees, as well as other costs at the discretion of the institution.
The costs falling to the fund are not likely to be high, given the relatively small number of students affected. Institutions will pay claims from students in the first instance and they will be fully reimbursed.