'No free college places for rich pupils, even if they pass there'

MEANS-TESTING to determine how much the States pays to support each individual pupil's college place would be fairer than the Policy Council's proposed funding system, says Deputy Jan Kuttelwascher.

He has tabled an amendment proposing an option the Policy Council had discussed and then rejected.

'It's an issue for a lot of people – they don't see why someone who makes a lot of money should have their son's or daughter's school fees paid,' he said.

Deputy Kuttelwascher (pictured) wants Education to pay a new lump sum to Elizabeth College, Ladies' College and Blanchelande based on how much each pupil would receive – depending on the means-tested criteria.

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