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Petition · past parliament · Department for Education

Make students on UK Ancestry visas eligible for home fees at university

Closed 89 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should make it so students on UK Ancestry visas are eligible to pay home fees at UK universities and not international fees, which are much higher. This is a particular issue as they cannot access student grants or loans.
People on UK Ancestry visas have paid for their visa, and must come to the UK planning to work, and pay the healthcare surcharge. It is unfair that they have to pay international fees at university. Many students see the UK as their home and do not intend to return to their home countries. Please help us attend university and better contribute in the UK.

Timeline

6 Jul 2021 Petition opened for signatures
6 Jan 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 89
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 6 Jul 2021
Closed 6 Jan 2022

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