Scrap parental means testing for student maintenance loans
National
·49 contributorsFor many, student Finance England's maintenance loans are based on household income. Parent's aren't legally obliged to make up any shortfall, and students are financially responsible for their own expenses, e.g. food/rent. We think students should be treated independently.
Bridget Phillipson
Education Secretary
Maintenance loan means tested household income
Maximum loan decreases above £25,000
Rising education costs burden workers
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Scrap parental means testing for student maintenance loans
National
For many, student Finance England's maintenance loans are based on household income. Parent's aren't legally obliged to make up any shortfall, and students are financially responsible for their own expenses, e.g. food/rent. We think students should be treated independently.
49 contributors
Bridget PhillipsonMaintenance loan means tested household income
Maximum loan decreases above £25,000
Rising education costs burden workers