Written questions

Students: Loans

Commons · Question 98187 · Tabled 8 Dec 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 3 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Rupert Lowe

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many students agreed to receive a student loan whilst they were under the age of 18 in each of the last 10 years.

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 3 Feb 2026

We are resolute in our commitment to protecting public money in higher education and are taking firm action to address serious concerns about exploitation of the student funding system.Eligibility for student finance is not based solely on nationality, bu...