The Faculty of Psychology Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) confirms its commitment to supporting fair and inclusive access to education through the implementation of the UKT Scholarship Policy. In the 2024/2025 academic year, as many as 22% of new students accepted through the National Achievement Based Selection (SNBP) route at the UGM Faculty of Psychology will receive a 100% UKT subsidy. Meanwhile, another 32% of new students receive UKT subsidies in the amounts of 75%, 50% and 25%.
The Dean of the Faculty of Psychology UGM, Rahmat Hidayat, S.Psi., M.Sc., Ph.D., emphasized that the Faculty of Psychology UGM provides equal educational opportunities for all its students. “The Faculty of Psychology is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone in society, especially high school students, to continue their education at the Faculty of Psychology UGM. “It doesn’t look at the financial capabilities or welfare of the family,” he said on Tuesday (4/6).
Rahmat Hidayat added that the main consideration in student admissions is academic ability. “The only thing that is considered is academic ability, because like it or not, it is very competitive to be accepted at the UGM Faculty of Psychology,” he explained.
This support for students is realized through various forms of UKT subsidies and the opportunity to receive scholarships sourced from various parties, for example, scholarships from the Alumni Family of the Faculty of Psychology, Gadjah Mada University (KAPSIGAMA). “There are also many who, apart from getting UKT relief, also still get scholarships from alumni,” he added.
Furthermore, Dr. Sumaryono, M.Si., Psychologist, Deputy Dean for Finance, Assets and Human Resources, Faculty of Psychology UGM, explained the process for determining UKT. “Based on UGM policy, UKT determination is seen in various components, such as parental readiness, parental income, various matters related to the burden of economic responsibilities in the nuclear family as demonstrated by valid evidence,” explained Sumaryono.
Not only that, Sumaryono explained that there is a role for the student team in verifying data if there are objections to the UKT that has been determined. “In the future, students will also be involved in verifying data for determining UKT,” he added.
It is hoped that the policies taken by the Faculty of Psychology UGM will facilitate access for high-achieving students to receive quality higher education.
Author: Erna
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