Written questions

Aviation: Training

Commons · Question 14433 · Tabled 30 Jun 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 8 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Greg Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the annual cost to the Exchequer of extending eligibility for government-backed student finance to standalone commercial pilot training courses leading to Civil Aviation Authority

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 8 Jul 2026

Student finance is designed to support higher education study leading to an academic award. Eligible students can apply for student finance for the academic elements of designated pilot training degree programmes.Courses designated for student finance are...