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Student Support in England
23 June 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses changes in eligibility rules for EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals seeking financial support for courses in England starting from August 2021.
Action Requested
EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals will no longer be eligible for home fee status or financial support from Student Finance England for courses beginning in the academic year 2021/22. This change does not affect students starting courses before this date or those with protected rights under specific agreements.
Key Facts
- EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals will no longer be eligible for home fee status and financial support from Student Finance England for courses starting in academic year 2021/22.
- The change applies to undergraduate, postgraduate, advanced learner, Further Education funding for those aged 19+, and apprenticeship funding.
- It does not affect students starting courses in academic year 2020/21 or those with protected rights under the EU Withdrawal Agreement, EEA EFTA Separation Agreement, Swiss Citizens’ Rights Agreement, or Irish nationals under the Common Travel Area arrangement.
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