18/09/2025
Consultation Launched On Future Of Postgraduate Student Loans
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched a consultation on the future level of Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loans for students.
The consultation, which invites feedback on four proposed options, includes the Minister's preferred option of increasing the maximum loan amount from the current £6,500 to £10,000.
Minister Archibald stated that higher education plays a vital role in equipping the workforce with the skills needed to drive innovation and support the economy. She added that it is essential for financial support to be "fair and equitable."
This review is part of the Department for the Economy’s commitment to reassess the scheme every three years. The Minister urged everyone with an interest in postgraduate education to take part in the consultation, which will remain open until 5pm on Friday, 7 November.
The consultation, which invites feedback on four proposed options, includes the Minister's preferred option of increasing the maximum loan amount from the current £6,500 to £10,000.
This review is part of the Department for the Economy’s commitment to reassess the scheme every three years. The Minister urged everyone with an interest in postgraduate education to take part in the consultation, which will remain open until 5pm on Friday, 7 November.
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