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Asked by Connie

AQW 39164/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the development of postgraduate maintenance grants and loans.

Asked by Connie Egan MLA on 27 January 2026

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
27 January 2026
Answer due by
11 February 2026
Answered
10 February 202614 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

Engagement is continuing on the development of draft Terms of Reference for a wider Review of Higher Education Funding.

It is proposed that the review will include consideration of the financial support available to students, including whether current arrangements remain appropriate and whether support should be extended beyond its existing scope.

The overall timeframe for the review will be determined once the Terms of Reference are finalised and subject to the availability of resources.

Official sources

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