Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 73907

Education: British National (Overseas)

Tabled: 1 September 2025

Answered: 16 September 2025

Question

Helen Maguire

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of a delay in settlement for British National (Overseas) child visa holders caused by a change from a 5+1 to a 10+1 route on access to (a) scholarships, (b)

Answer

Josh MacAlister

Subject to meeting the normal eligibility requirements, Hong Kong British National (Overseas) status holders will be able to qualify for student finance, including tuition fee loans and maintenance loans, and home fee status once they have acquired settle...

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