Free Travel - Open Days

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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.