AQW 21711/22-27

Ms Kate Nicholl
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 31/01/2025
Answered On Date: 07/02/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
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.

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.