Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 113049

Students: Loans

Tabled: 12 February 2026
Answered: 31 March 2026

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UKRomford

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions have been had with the Overseas Territories about making British Overseas Territories eligible for student maintenance loans.

Answer

Josh MacAlister
We have worked with the British Overseas Territories to clearly set out our position on eligibility for student finance.Persons who have settled status in the UK, and who have come to the UK from specified British Overseas Territories, are eligible for ho...

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