Petition · past parliament

For Student Finance England to acknowledge their mistakes with payment errors!

Closed 49 signatures

What the petition asks

In March 2018 2nd / 3rd year nursing & health care students from universities in the UK were informed Student Finance England had mistakenly overpaid them and consequently blocked any further payments. We are aware the number of students affected is growing and could now have reached over 1000.
Students clarified their payment total but were reassured this was correct. Immediate payments are being demanded by SFE and have left students leaving their course due to financial pressures and is affecting the emotional wellbeing of students.

We would like:
A public apology from SFE

To have repayment plans based on individuals circumstances

To cut interest charges on overpayments as compensation for distress

Financial support for 2nd year students to continue their training

Timeline

27 Mar 2018 Petition opened for signatures
27 Sep 2018 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 49
Status Closed
Opened 27 Mar 2018
Closed 27 Sep 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.