UCL’s 2013-2014 Access Agreement approved by OFFA

UCL is pleased to announce that our 2013-2014 Access Agreement has received approval from the Office for Fair Access (OFFA). The Agreement builds on UCL's extensive existing programme of activities designed to open admissions to the most disadvantaged students. The measures in the Agreement meet the strict criteria set out by OFFA and ensure that UCL's tradition of welcoming the best students from all sections of society is upheld. Key components of the 2013-2014 agreement include: An anticipated 30% of additional tuition fee income to be spent on access measures equating to approximately £9.7 million per year by 2016-17. Approximately £8.1 million of additional tuition fee income to be spent on financial measures and £1.56 million on outreach and retention activities. Continuation of current successful outreach activities and the introduction of a range of new activities, including targeted sustained activities aimed at increasing the number of students from disadvantaged backgrounds studying at university level and, in particular, at UCL. Challenging targets and milestones covering applications, student intake, progression and outreach activities that will move UCL in the direction of wider social inclusion.