AQW 21713/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy
To ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to his announcement on the increase to maximum student maintenance loan entitlement for full-time students, whether he will introduce similar maintenance support for part-time students.
Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 31 January 2025
- Answered
- Written
- Priority
- Tabled
- 31 January 2025
- Answer due by
- 5 February 2025
- Answered
- 5 February 20255 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for the Economy
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
Currently, eligible part time students can apply for a means-tested tuition fee grant of up to £1,230 and course grant of up to £265. Students can also apply for a non-means-tested fee loan of up to £3,532.50.
My predecessor agreed to proceed with a review of Higher Education Funding and I will be engaging with my officials to consider the support available to higher education students, including those studying part time, going forward.