Some students may not budget wisely if they received their loans in 2 installments and paid their fees on a monthly basis. Examinations Would you like an up-front exam schedule published with course listings. Wouldn't make much difference - don't choose courses based on exam schedule. Continue to schedule as early as possible. Students would try to adjust course choice based on early exam schedule.
Current system provides help for conflicts.
If schedule comes out in advance, should still be able to move exam schedule about - not locked in. Travel tickets - earlier the better obviously. One student preferred current system. Might take a longer exam period to accommodate a fixed schedule. Do not want to see a longer exam period.