This bill requires the government to review how student maintenance loans are paid out. It aims to switch from three lump sums per year to monthly payments like Scotland uses.
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to review the scheduling of student finance payments to undergraduates; to require the review to consider advance provision of certain student finance payments in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Mr Luke Charters
Introduced: 2026-01-07