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Asked by Kate

AQW 21711/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to his announcement on an increase to maximum student maintenance loan entitlement, to detail when the broader review of student support will be completed.

Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 31 January 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
31 January 2025
Answer due by
17 February 2025
Answered
7 February 20257 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

My predecessor agreed in principle to proceed with a Review of Higher Education Funding. Officials are currently engaging with the sector as regards to the potential scope and approach to the Review and will brief me in coming weeks.

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