Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 70617
Students: Cost of Living
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 5 September 2025
Named DayQuestion
Helen Hayes
Labour — Dulwich and West Norwood
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the average difference between (a) maintenance loan and (b) living costs for university students.
Answer
Janet DabyThrough the student loan system, the highest levels of maintenance support are paid to students from the lowest income families, while those from more affluent families receive a smaller contribution towards their living costs. In addition to support for ...
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