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Students: Grants

Commons · Question 114200 · Tabled 20 Feb 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 26 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Joe Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what evaluation has been undertaken to ensure the reintroduced maintenance grants will reach the students who need them most and what steps are being taken to ensure high take-up rates among students from the m

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 26 Mar 2026

This government is committed to supporting the aspiration of every person who meets the requirements and wants to attend higher education.Targeted maintenance grants from the academic year 2028/29 onwards will provide up to £1,000 extra support per year t...