Aims and objectives
We have three core aims:
1) To support and encourage improvements in participation rates in higher education from low income and other under-represented groups
2) To reduce as far as practicable the barriers to higher education for students from low income and other under-represented groups by ensuring that institutions continue to invest in bursaries and outreach
3) To support and encourage equality of opportunity through the provision of clear and accessible financial information for students, their parents/carers and their advisers.
Our strategic aims and objectives are primarily delivered through implementation of the approved access agreements and are supported by our work in the areas of good practice, research and monitoring, as detailed in our Strategic Plan 2005-10.