Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 112320
Students: Loans
Tabled: 10 February 2026
Answered: 23 February 2026
Question
Will Stone
Labour — Swindon North
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her department has considered proposals to introduce an extended maintenance loan, aligned with the Long courses Loan, for independent students to support with 52-week living costs.
Answer
Josh MacAlisterThe department recognises that independent students, including care leavers, care experienced and estranged students, may require additional support to access and achieve in higher education (HE).The new targeted, means-tested maintenance grants of up to ...
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