Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Monday, 25 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 November 2004. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 November 2004 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how much has been recovered in fees from students dropping out from a course of higher education (a) in total and (b) from those dropping out in the first year of their course, in each year since 1997.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how much has been recovered in fees from students dropping out from a course of higher education (a) in total and (b) from those dropping out in the first year of their course, in each year since 1997. [194193] Dr. Howells: Payments are made to Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in respect of tuition fees grants for those students confirmed to be in attendance three months after the beginning of their course. No payment is made in respect of those who have left a course within three months of the beginning of the academic year. No money is recovered from HEIs for those students who subsequently withdraw after three months.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 194193; 426 c289W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Debts Fees and charges Higher education Repayments Students Student wastage
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