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University Student Numbers

Monday 7 September 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • University Student Numbers were discussed in Ministerial Questions on 2020-09-07.
  • Tan Dhesi highlighted that 55% of students reported negative impacts on their financial support due to the pandemic.
  • The Minister advised students to apply for a change of income form if their financial situation had worsened.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Tan Dhesi Lab Wimbledon
Education Economy
Context

The UK government announced a change in policy regarding predicted A-level grades, affecting university admissions.

Question

In a recent National Union of Students survey, 55% of students reported that the income of their parents or those who provided financial support to them had been negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, and 80% were worried about how they would cope financially. Given that part-time jobs will be scarce, what extra provision will the Government make to ensure that universities can properly support students facing hardship?

Answer from Michelle Donelan (Minister for Higher and Further Education)

If a student is not already accessing the maximum loan and the income of their parents or carers has changed, they should fill in a change of income form with the Student Loans Company. On the hardship funds, we have worked with the Office for Students so that they can show more flexibility, and this will amount to £256 million for the coming academic year.

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