The Petition

Introduce More Flexible Payment Plans for Tuition Fees for Self-Funded Students at the University states the following:

"We, the undersigned, call upon the University of Sunderland to urgently review and revise its current tuition fee payment structure for self-funded students, in light of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis in the United Kingdom.

The existing two-instalment payment plan puts an undue financial burden on students, with tuition fees that can exceed £10,000. This situation creates excessive stress, which negatively impacts academic performance, mental wellbeing, and overall student welfare.

If left unaddressed, the current payment structure will continue to strain students' financial capacities, thereby potentially compromising the quality of education at the University of Sunderland. The mental and emotional wellbeing of students is also at risk due to the financial pressures they face.