Students: Debts
2026-06-15 · Department for Education · HL999 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what is the average university student debt for (1) tuition fees, (2) maintenance loans, and (3) tuition fees and maintenance loans combined.
Answer
A student’s total loan balance will depend on the number and type of loans taken, the type and length of study, the repayment plan, and how long it has been since entering repayment, as interest accrues over time alongside any income‑contingent or volunta...