Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 114200

Students: Grants

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 26 March 2026

Question

Joe Morris

LabourHexham

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what evaluation has been undertaken to ensure the reintroduced maintenance grants will reach the students who need them most and what steps are being taken to ensure high take-up rates among students from the m

Answer

Josh MacAlister
This government is committed to supporting the aspiration of every person who meets the requirements and wants to attend higher education.Targeted maintenance grants from the academic year 2028/29 onwards will provide up to £1,000 extra support per year t...

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