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University applicant background checking service (Fraud and Verification)

Category : Management of student applications

Feasibility study reference : FS59

Lead institution : UCAS

Scope of the feasibility study

This study will investigate the possibility of a single source of information to verify applicants to UK higher education institutions in terms of financial irregularities, immigration, security risks, false identities and academic fraud.

Total funding : £131,000

Expected submission of outcome report : 29 May 2009

Contacts

 Main contactHEFCE lead contact
Name John Pinfold, Senior Business Development Executive Stephen Butcher
Institution UCAS HEFCE
Address Rosehill
New Barn Lane

CHELTENHAM
GL52 3LZ
Northavon House
Coldharbour Lane
BRISTOL
BS16 1QD
Tel 01242 544986 0117 931 7425
E-mail j.pinfold@ucas.ac.uk s.butcher@hefce.ac.uk

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