Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Lessen student finance requirements for foreign students who reside in the UK
Closed
40 signatures
What the petition asks
Revise the current student finance requirements for foreign students who have been living in the UK prior to the start of their degree course. The current 5-year residency requirement is arbitrary and prohibitive towards academically gifted but financially disadvantaged students.
Many students are severely disadvantaged through no fault of their own, despite the fact that they may have the same qualifications as British students and speak English to virtually the same standard. Students who have completed GCSE's and/or A Levels are equally well equipped to tackle university and are more likely to remain in the UK and contribute their skills thereafter.
Timeline
| 26 Aug 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Feb 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
40
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
26 Aug 2020
Closed
26 Feb 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.