Further Education NUS represents more that 4.5 million learners through their students’ union in further education (FE) colleges across the UK. We are currently campaigning to say No to FE fees. Your representative Hello, I’m Toni Pearce, the Vice President (Further Education). See below for the latest news on Further Education. If you’d like to email me, you can do so here. To find out more about your elected representatives, click here
No to FE fees From April, adults aged 24 and above studying at Level 3 and Level 4 will have to apply for loans for fees in Further Education. The loans will be repayable when learners earn over £21,000, and will be available for courses beginning in the 2013/14 academic year. Find out more
Votes at 16 Over 1.5 million 16 and 17 year olds are denied the vote in the United Kingdom. For years there has been a consistent demand from young people for Votes at 16, and a clear case for change. That case is now overwhelming.Find out more
No to FE fees - FAQs The government is withdrawing a significant financial contribution to adult education, leaving adults high and dry. Find out what it's all about and what you can do. Here are some FAQs...Find out more
No to FE fees - Get involved The government is withdrawing a significant financial contribution to adult education, leaving adults high and dry. At the moment, if you’re aged 24+ and you want to take A levels, or a BTEC, or a level 3 apprenticeship, the Government pays 50 per cent of your course fee.Find out more