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Written question asked by Lord McCabe (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 July 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 July 2018 (named day). It was answered by Sam Gyimah (Conservative) on Monday, 23 July 2018 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Overseas Students: Immigration

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of student finance provision for students who began their university course as an international student but were subsequently granted indefinite leave to remain while still studying.

Answer

Students who obtain permanent residence within the first three months of the start of the academic year can apply for student finance for the current academic year and future years, subject to meeting the normal eligibility criteria.

Generally, to meet the eligibility requirements for student support, a student should be resident in England, have ‘settled’ status or a recognised connection with the UK and have been a resident of the UK and Islands (Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) for the three years prior at the start of the course. Residence in the UK and Islands must not have been wholly or mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
165451
Session
2017-19
Related items
Overseas Students: Finance
Thursday, 22 November 2018
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Finance Immigration Overseas students
Link
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