Dear Octane,
The official source for these policies is the Education (Fees and
Awards) Regulations (1997). You can read the full text of the
regulations here:
The Education (Fees and Awards) Regulations 1997, As Amended
Guidance on Fees
<http://www.dfes.gov.uk/gfees/index.shtml>
As you can see there, as well as in the sample fee-policy document
published by the London School of Economics, you are unfortynately
correct in your understanding, that a New Zealand resident is not
entitled to pay EU fees.
LSE - Fee Status Classification
<http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/graduateAdmissions/feeStatusClassification.htm>
However, (and this already relates to your second question) as
Baroness Amos claimed in the House of Lords, each university enjoys
its own autonomy in deciding on the matter: "Although the education
fee structure is governed by the
Education Fees and Awards Regulations 1977, because of the high degree
of autonomy enjoyed by universities and colleges, it is open to them
to interpret always the regulations as they choose." (SOURCE: Lords
Hansard text for 24 Jul 2001 (210724-12),
<http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200102/ldhansrd/vo010724/text/10724-12.htm>).
However, in general, the application is handled through the Department
for Education ans Skills (DEfS). If you want to be considered as an EU
student, you must first apply at the DEfS, *before* you apply to the
university (if you apply through UCAS - http://www.ucas.ac.uk, you
will already receive these forms). You can get the forms, as well as
the instructions how to fill them in here:
EU Students
<http://www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport/eustudents/index.shtml>
Basically, you need the forms on this page:
eu application forms 2005 06
<http://www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport/eustudents/eua_eu_application.shtml>
The form does not disclose exactly what documentation would be
sufficient for approval of the form, only that you have to bring proof
of residency (this is probably because some countries have citizens
registration, through ID, for example, while in others the lawful
residence could be proven only through employment record/rent
fees/etc.). Since the level of support you'd receive also depends on
income (yours, if you're over 25, or the family's, if you're under 25
and supported by your family), you'll have to show proofs of income.
That may mean that you'll have to contact them to ask, which
documentation would suffice:
email: EUTeam@dfes.gsi.gov.uk
telephone: ++ 44 (0)1325 391199.
EU Team
Mowden Hall
Staindrop Road
Darlington
Co Durham
DL3 9JW
Finally, the EU site lists three pages of opportunities for Belgians
who'd like to study in the UK.
You can find it by going to PLOTEUS, choosing your home country and
the country in which you'd like to study:
PLOTEUS - Exchange and Grants
<http://europa.eu.int/ploteus/portal/searchcustom.jsp>
In addition, each university might have its own financial aid schemes
and grants. For example, many postgraduate students may receive a
studentship. To search for studentships, check this site:
Jobs.ac.uk
<http://www.job.ac.uk>
This is of course not limited to EU-residents.
Here are few that are for New Zealanders
Study in the UK/Great Britain
<http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/scholar/categories.asp?cID=453054436&c=202257>
Another source of scholarships for all sorts of students is Edulink UK:
Edulink UK
<http://www.hotcourses.com/pls/hot_bc/page_pls_user_article?x=146899904612&y=0&a=0&d=30>
(If this link wouldn't work, try <http://www.educationuk.org/> and
navigate, using the top bar, to "scholarships").
Funding for international students
<http://www.hero.ac.uk/uk/studying/information_for_international_students/information_for_overseas_stude270.cfm>
I hope this answers your question. Please contact me if you need any
clarification on this answer before you rate it. |
