Age Discrimination 60 and above .(Student finance)
Thursday, 29 Jul 2021, 15:27
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Edited by Hede Maria Cavell, Thursday, 29 Jul 2021, 17:42
Why is it when we are living longer, and you wish to study to diversify and gain qualifications if you are 60 and over you are no longer entitled to the same grants as the younger generation ? Is that discrimination ? Where does that stand with inclusion, diversity and equality ?
Why is it that people assume that when you hit 60 you should be able to have no issues with living and therefore you are not entitled to apply ?
Who decided with the population getting older, it is ok to raise the retirement age but when it comes to actually studying, you are too old at 60 to be able to apply for student grants to assist with living ? (again the circle of living or education ). Is it a way of limiting peoples capabilities when they reach that age ? Is it to make them feel worthless and null and void to the contribution they can make to society.
Maybe some did not have the opportunities when younger and may have all the experience but do not hold that bit of paper to confirm their knowledge but may wish to do so now, so they can continue to contribute to society.
Those who are 60 are entitled to have their tuition fee loan but when it comes to living that can be the decider for some . What if the benefits you receive can not cover your costs ? What if your workplace is not sponsoring you ? Again difficult decisions have to be made made.
At the other end of the spectrum all the grants are made available to the younger generation. Obviously the difference is that investment in the younger generation will reap a good return because they are young but what about the older generation and what they have to offer in terms of knowledge and adaptability ?
It appears that when you hit the magic age of 60 everyone is meant to be so old and decrepit that they are not worth investing in . The majority of those age 60 still have a work ethic and are able to adapt it is such a shame that they can be written off due to the way we appear to view our society.
If you decide to raise the pension age then surely someone should review the cut off date for student grants .
Look out all those who are reaching 60 because you will be joining that wonderful club of ageism and discrimination. Who said, 'age was just a number ?'
Age Discrimination 60 and above .(Student finance)
Why is it when we are living longer, and you wish to study to diversify and gain qualifications if you are 60 and over you are no longer entitled to the same grants as the younger generation ? Is that discrimination ? Where does that stand with inclusion, diversity and equality ?
Why is it that people assume that when you hit 60 you should be able to have no issues with living and therefore you are not entitled to apply ?
Who decided with the population getting older, it is ok to raise the retirement age but when it comes to actually studying, you are too old at 60 to be able to apply for student grants to assist with living ? (again the circle of living or education ). Is it a way of limiting peoples capabilities when they reach that age ? Is it to make them feel worthless and null and void to the contribution they can make to society.
Maybe some did not have the opportunities when younger and may have all the experience but do not hold that bit of paper to confirm their knowledge but may wish to do so now, so they can continue to contribute to society.
Those who are 60 are entitled to have their tuition fee loan but when it comes to living that can be the decider for some . What if the benefits you receive can not cover your costs ? What if your workplace is not sponsoring you ? Again difficult decisions have to be made made.
At the other end of the spectrum all the grants are made available to the younger generation. Obviously the difference is that investment in the younger generation will reap a good return because they are young but what about the older generation and what they have to offer in terms of knowledge and adaptability ?
It appears that when you hit the magic age of 60 everyone is meant to be so old and decrepit that they are not worth investing in . The majority of those age 60 still have a work ethic and are able to adapt it is such a shame that they can be written off due to the way we appear to view our society.
If you decide to raise the pension age then surely someone should review the cut off date for student grants .
Look out all those who are reaching 60 because you will be joining that wonderful club of ageism and discrimination. Who said, 'age was just a number ?'