Free Travel - Open Days

[oneteen]

One step in the right directions : www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-48965585

[ErrolTheDragon]

It's a good idea, but choosing Worcester as the pilot doesn't sound ideal ... why not Warwick or Birmingham or Aston?

[oneteen]

Sounds like it was iniated by Worcester.... but yes agree would have been good to see Bham or even the likes of Exeter or York taking the initiative.

[ErrolTheDragon]

I'm guessing Worcester is currently largely a 'local university' which would like to attract applicants from a broader area - though the voucher is only valid for a couple of rail companies.

[RedHelenB]

Sheffield and Durham at least offer full travel reimbursement for their open days if you are lower earning or in care etc

[Serin]

Stirling offered us free overnight a accommodation as we were travelling from Eñgland.

[Piggywaspushed]

I had travel expenses for Aberystwyth and Hull (not means tested : distance tested, but there are further reimbursements for those in financial need). And Oxford Brookes did free buses from the P and R , which was good.

[Piggywaspushed]

Actually, take it back that was UEA. I meant free parking at the P and R with a special bus.

[Fifthtimelucky]

I think free bus from park and ride is quite common (my children had it at Exeter and Bristol).

I agree that free travel to open days would be a good thing.

[Piggywaspushed]

Yes, the bus is : wasn't very clear. I meant UEA funded the parking!

Oxford Brookes didn't, so it was a black mark. the first one I went to was UEA so I kind of expected them all to do it!

[cardamoncoffee]

Where is the information regarding universities that might offer free/subsidized travel for open days?

[MarchingFrogs]

Where is the information regarding universities that might offer free/subsidized travel for open days?

Check on the websites of the individual universities? It's sometimes in FAQs or 'Getting Here'. If it's not obvious, ring or email.