Analytic Quality Glossary

 

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Citation reference: Harvey, L., 2004–8, Analytic Quality Glossary, Quality Research International, http://www.qualityresearchinternational.com/glossary/

This is a dynamic glossary and the author would welcome any e-mail suggestions for amendments or additions.

 

 

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Access fund

core definition

Access fund is money specially earmarked to support non-traditional students in gaining access to higher education.

 

explanatory context

Access funds are part of the widening participation process in the UK.

 

analytical review

HEFCE (2003) define access funds as:

Government money given to universities and colleges via the UK HE funding councils to assist students in financial difficulty with their living costs. Funds may be used to provide bursaries for students who might be deterred from entering higher education. They can also be used to waive tuition fees for part-time students on benefits, or who become unemployed during their course.

 

associated issues

 

related terms

 

sources

Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE ), 2003, About us: Glossary  http://www.hefce.ac.uk/glossary/glossary.htm Updated 3 January 2003.