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Overcoming the financial hurdles to higher education
Serious learning with infectious fun
Putting the fun into student finance
Accelerated training
Flexible materials
Fresh products and online tools
Guide your students through the financial maze
Overcoming the financial hurdles to higher education
Serious learning with infectious fun
Putting the fun into student finance
Accelerated training
Flexible materials
Fresh products and online tools
Guide your students through the financial maze
Overcoming the financial hurdles to higher education
Serious learning with infectious fun
Putting the fun into student finance
Accelerated training
Flexible materials
Fresh products and online tools
Guide your students through the financial maze
- Who is behind this project?
- What is UNIAID?
- Who is this programme for?
- How do I get the resources?
- Can I get trained?
- What will I get?
- What is the MASH Test?
- What is the online forum?
- What qualifications do I need?
- What IT facilities will I need to run workshops?
- How can I use it?
- How much does it cost?
- How will the money paid be used by UNIAID?
- How has the programme been tested?
- Where else can I go for advice on student finance?
- How can I find out more?
- Can I send ideas and feedback?
- What if I want to complain?
Who is behind this project?
This project has been developed by the Students' Charity, UNIAID, in partnership with Aimhigher in Central London and Greater Merseyside and the Learning Partnership, and in association with HSBC Bank. It has been supported by the Higher Education Funding Council of England. More on partners here
What is UNIAID?
UNIAID is a registered national charity, which is independent of government and the higher education sector. UNIAID's mission is to help students cope with financial hurdles to higher education and their online tools form the basis of the UNIAID Interactive project. More info at www.uniaid.org.uk
Who is this programme for?
The workshops and resources have been created for anyone concerned with helping young people cope with their finances; from ambassador to adviser, teacher to trainer. The activities are suitable for Years 9-13 and have been linked to National Curriculum objectives. They are also suitable for undergraduates.
How do I get the resources?
There are different ways of using UNIAID Interactive. There is a full UNIAID Interactive curriculum, comprising 30 workshops across 9 modules. You can get a physical resource pack or access to downloadable resources with our online membership. We realised that some people wanted guidance and support to deliver these workshops, so you can also buy training as well as the resources. For a full list of options, click here.
Can I get trained?
Yes. There are two types of training available, which will provide you with the ideas, confidence and materials to deliver these workshops and use the resources. A half day MASH training is available as well as the full UNIAID interactive training which covers a day.
What will I get?
There are different resources and services available so you can chose what's best for you. You can buy the MASH Test as a stand-alone resource. You could opt to get the whole UNIAID Interactive resources - a physical and downloadable resource pack is available, including sample lesson plans, tips, student handouts and facilitator notes. If you want training, you will receive these resources on the day.
What is the MASH Test?
The MASH Test is a fun and easy-to-use card game for you to use with groups of undergraduates or year 11-13 students. This game is great for team building and introducing student finance in an engaging way. The MASH Test is one module in the wider UNIAID Interactive curriculum but can be purchased as a stand alone resource.
What is the online forum?
By registering for the online forum, you will be able to share tips and expertise with other people using UNIAID Interactive. You will be able to see who else is using these resources in your institutions or area and to invite guests to ‘sneak a peak’. As an online member you will also have access to ecopies of the resources available for download for your own use. Membership information.
What qualifications do I need?
You do not have to be a qualified teacher to use these resources. They have been designed to be easy to use, flexible and accessible for anyone who wants to help students cope with their finances.
If you would like to be trained, there are different cost-effective training options available.
If you are going to work as a paid employee or as a volunteer for an organisation to do this work, you may be asked to apply for a CRB check. For further guidance on this, see www.crb.gov.uk
What IT facilities will I need to run workshops?
Most, but not all, of UNIAID Interactive workshops use UNIAID’s online tools.
To access these tools, you will need to have the following software on your computers:
- For Student Survivor and All About U: Internet Connection and Flash player 8. This can be downloaded for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/
- For Student Calculator: Internet connection and Java script enabled.
If you are not able to download the software required because you are on a computer network in a school or college, we would advise you speak to your IT department or helpdesk to do this.
All online tools are accessible from the main UNIAID website: www.uniaid.org.uk
How can I use it?
The resources are flexible and can be used with different age groups and in different settings.
For schools, they cover areas of the Careers, PSHE and Maths curriculum for years 9-13 and have received the PFEG Quality Mark. It can also fit into widening participation/outreach work, summer schools, Ace days, University taster days, student induction...
We are always happy to discuss ideas with you.
How much does it cost?
There are a range of accessible, cost-effective and flexible ways to access UNIAID Interactive, starting from £35 + VAT. Full price list
How will the money paid be used by UNIAID?
UNIAID is an independent registered charity (Charity Number: 1089005). As a charity, UNIAID relies entirely on your goodwill and equitable contribution. We keep our costs to a minimum and are asking you to share the costs of producing these resources. Your contribution helps UNIAID to continue supporting students, helping them to cope with the financial hurdles to higher education.
How has the programme been tested?
The resources and training have both been tested in a year long pilot. This involved 1000 students and advisers across 10 higher education institutions in England. Feedback was collected from students and advisers and implemented accordingly. An independent evaluation was conducted for the Higher education Funding Council of England.
Where else can I go for advice on student finance?
If you are seeking other sources of advice and support about student finance, please log on to our links page for a list of other organisations that may be able to help or advise you. www.uniaid.org.uk/links.htm
How can I find out more?
If you would like to find out more information about the programme and how to get involved, please get in touch with the team. Call 0207 922 7790 or email interactive@uniaid.org.uk
Can I send ideas and feedback?
We welcome feedback on any aspect of our work. If you would like to send comments or feedback, we would love to hear from you. Call the UNIAID Team on 020 79227790 or email interactive@uniaid.org.uk. You can also post ideas and comments on the online forum.
What if I want to complain?
If you wish to register a complaint please write to UNIAID Foundation, CAN Mezzanine, 32-36 Loman Street, Southwark, London, SE1 0EE.
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