AQW 51869/22-27

Ms Connie Egan
Alliance Party
North Down

Tabled Date: 14/09/2026
Answered On Date: 24/09/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the last time the Further Education Grant eligibility criteria was reviewed.

Answer:

The eligibility criteria for the Further Education (FE) Grant were examined as part of the Department's FE Student Support Review, which completed in 2023. The Review considered the operation of FE student support schemes, including eligibility arrangements, income thresholds and the accessibility of support for learners.