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Higher Education stabilisation package draft Regulations

02 June 2020

Proposing MP
Chippenham
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses measures announced by the UK government to stabilise higher education finances during the COVID-19 pandemic through temporary student number controls (SNCs).

Action Requested

Draft Regulations will be laid before Parliament to reduce tuition fee limits or loan amounts for institutions exceeding their SNC in academic year 2020/21. An additional 10,000 places have been allocated for strategically important subjects, with 5,000 specifically for nursing and allied health courses.

Key Facts

  • Draft Regulations to be laid before Parliament for approval.
  • Tuition fee limits or loan amounts will be reduced if SNCs are exceeded in academic year 2020/21.
  • Additional 10,000 places allocated for strategically important subjects, including 5,000 for nursing and allied health courses.
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