Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Freeze interest paid to the student loan company (SLC) whilst on maternity
Closed
33 signatures
What the petition asks
Freeze the interest accrued during maternity. Women's pay decreases during maternity for up to 52 weeks (reducing the monthly repayments to the SLC) but will still pay interest. Meaning women will pay more interest and make more repayments to the student loan company than male graduate counterparts.
Timeline
| 5 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Apr 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
33
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
5 Oct 2020
Closed
5 Apr 2021
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.