We agree with Vince that tuition fees are a higher education “poll tax”.
Any system that bases contributions on where or what you studied rather than actual earnings would have the same regressive effect.
We agree with Vince that it “can’t be right that a teacher or care worker or research scientist is expected to pay the same graduate contribution as a top commercial lawyer or surgeon or City analyst.”
Contributions must be greater for those that financially benefit most from their university education.
We agree with Vince that any reform of higher education funding system must ensure “students see the system as fair – or fairer”.
This means university vice chancellors must be clear about where additional revenues are spent.
We look forward to working with Vince Cable and the Liberal Democrats to ensure that the new system for higher education funding is fair, progressive and sustainable.
For more information about the NUS graduate contribution model please go to www.nus.org.uk/fundingourfuture
Take action today by downloading this model letter and emailing the Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, that you agree with Vince.