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Forum idea supporting PGM students
Often, PGM students come from lower-income backgrounds, and as a result, the cost of living can have a significant impact on their ability to complete assessments or remain enrolled in their program. To mitigate this, it is essential to promote the availability of hardship funds and increase awareness of the support services available to students.
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Petition submitted by on Jan 9, 2024
This petition is in the Failed State
This petition has failed. Read the updates below for why it is in this state.
How Will This Idea Benefit Students?
it will help inform students
How Can The Union Achieve This?
it is essential to promote the availability of hardship funds and increase awareness of the support services available to students.
It is also important to explore alternative options for financial assistance, such as food banks and other university/ city council schemes. One effective way to publicize this information is through social media platforms, ensuring that it is accessible across multiple programs and reaches the maximum number of students possible. For instance, utilizing communication channels like Discord servers can be an effective way to disseminate this information to students.
Petition Updates
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This petition has failed
The reason for it failing is: This petition has been failed.
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Failed to reach Backers Needed
The petition failed to reach a a minimum of 15 student backers to continue.
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Petition needs Backers to Continue
This petition needs 15 student backers by 21:29 6th Feb 2024 to proceed.
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