Student loans for new undergraduate students are changing from today (August 1) as new ‘Plan 5’ terms come into effect. The new terms will apply to students taking out a student loan to pay for undergraduate courses that start in …
Some people feel unable to use existing student loans due to their faith. This is most common among some Muslims because their religion prohibits engagement with interest, which is applied to all student loans. We want to make sure that …
This article was first published on 16 February 2023. Whether you’re just considering your options, or you're thinking about offers from universities, now is the time to think about how you’ll pay for your studies. If you plan to …
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at the Department’s announcement about expanding the National School Breakfast programme. The blog also looks at news coverage of changes to the student loan repayment system. Breakfast programme expansion On Saturday, 4 January, …
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at reports of students overpaying their student loans. The blog also looks at the Department for Education’s response to a story about food standards in the event of exiting the EU without a …
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at the annual publication of Schools, Pupils and their Characteristics data, graduate student loans and the first Tourism Sector Deal, as announced by the Prime Minister today.
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at the change to how student loans are classified in government accounting, and a press notice from Save the Children.
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at the Education Secretary’s European tour, the new Student Minds Mental Health Charter, and Ian Bauckham’s interview about the reformed Relationship and Sex Education curriculum. We also address coverage about student loan interest …
Today’s Education in the Media blog looks at support for vulnerable children and student loans.
Today’s news review looks at news reports on the higher education system.