The high cost of the £80 application fee for the London School of Economics (LSE) creates a significant barrier for many students, particularly those from low-income families or with weaker currencies. While LSE offers an admission fee waiver program for students who cannot afford the application fee, this program needs to be expanded and more widely publicized to ensure that it is accessible to a larger number of students in financial need.

By expanding the admission fee waiver program and reducing the application fee, LSE can promote diversity and inclusivity within its student body. The current high cost of the application fee limits the diversity of perspectives and backgrounds among LSE students, and by reducing this fee, LSE can open the doors to a wider range of applicants, creating a more vibrant and diverse community of learners. Moreover, it is crucial that LSE, as a leading institution, takes a proactive stance in creating equal access to higher education for all students, regardless of their financial background

 Now is the time for LSE to take action and make its admission process more inclusive. With the ongoing pandemic and its financial impact on students, the cost of higher education has become an even greater burden. Therefore, it is imperative that LSE expands and publicizes its admission fee waiver program and reduces the application fee to promote diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity for all students. By signing this petition, we urge LSE to take the necessary steps to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to access higher education and pursue their academic goals.