Context
A constituent has been denied additional funding for her nursing degree because she is domiciled in England but studying in Scotland. This situation highlights the discrepancy between Scottish and UK government policies on student funding.
Question
Whether he has had discussions with the Scottish Government on funding for nursing bursaries for those studying in Scotland. My constituent has been denied additional funding for her nursing degree because she is domiciled in England but studying in Scotland, whereas those studying in England can access the funding regardless of where they are domiciled. What advice can the Government give me to help my constituent?
Answer from John Lamont
Funding policies for those studying in Scotland, including nursing students, is a matter for the Scottish Government. The UK Government support collaboration between our nations to share best practice and provide better healthcare services. We would be open to future discussions with the Scottish Government about this matter. Nursing bursaries for those wishing to study in Scotland are a matter for the Scottish Government. Unfortunately, the Scottish Government only provide bursary support for Scottish-domiciled nursing students, and only if they are enrolled in a course that leads to a diploma in Scotland. In contrast, the UK Government ensure that the learning support fund is available to all UK students studying at English universities, regardless of where they are domiciled.
Not addressed: The specific ask about advice for the constituent's funding issue was not directly addressed with a concrete solution or commitment.
How: We Would Be Open To Future Discussions, This Is A Matter For The Scottish Government
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