House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Higher Education Student Finance
06 July 2020 · Department for Education
Proposed by Michelle Donelan Con Chippenham
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At a glance
Key points
- Tuition fees for the 2021/22 academic year remain at 9,250.
- Living cost loans for students are increased by 3.1%.
- Eligibility criteria for student support and home fee status are modified for certain immigration categories.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the details of UK higher education student finance arrangements for the 2021/22 academic year.
Action requested
Tuition fees are maintained at £9,250 and living cost loans are increased by 3.1%. Support for postgraduate students and Disabled Students' Allowance is also enhanced. The statement announces changes to eligibility criteria for student support and home fee status for certain immigration categories.
Key facts
- Maximum tuition fees remain at £9,250.
- Undergraduate living cost loans increased by 3.1%.
- Postgraduate course maximum loans increased by 3.1%.
- Disabled Students' Allowance simplified and capped at £25,000 with uncapped travel costs.
- Bereaved partners granted Indefinite Leave to Remain qualify for student support without three years’ residence requirement.
- Individuals in protection based categories no longer need three years’ ordinary residence to qualify for student support.
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