Proposed by: Yassar Malik (Gozo Rep)
Seconded by: Mat Robathan (BLSA President)
What do you want?
Based on the welfare advice on the QMUL website, it states that:
For any amount of tuition fee that you are going to self-pay, you will need to sign a payment agreement before enrolment. You will be required to pay 25% of the total amount of tuition fee which you are self-paying on or before enrolment, and the remaining balance will normally be payable in seven monthly instalments between October and April.
However, Malta students are only allowed to pay in two instalments. 50% in September and 50% in January. We therefore ask the SU to determine why there is this difference and if there no reasonable rationale then Malta students should be afforded the same flexibility.
This issue has been raised before, with no change - but has been heard locally (in Malta), and has been exacerbated by the Pandemic. Ultimately, all students are asking for is flexibility to pay without being threatened with de-registration by the fees office.
Why do you want it?
We want this to allow students who can pay their fees, but need some flexibility to do so, to be allowed to study without threats. Ultimately, to be treated equally with their London counterparts.
What impact will this have?
Students will be less stressed and therefore better able to focus on their studies.