Extend Cost of Living Payments to all students in higher education

Closed 565 signatures

What the petition asks

Inflated living costs are exceeding means-tested student loans, so the Government should increase support by extending the Cost of Living Payment to all students in higher education. Most students rely on Government loans, and should be entitled to a top up to help with the increased cost of living.

The financial situations students face are having negative effects on mental health and studies, according to a report by Student Beans. They found that 29% of students receive under £5000 of student finance per year, two-thirds less than someone on minimum wage (working 37.5 hours a week), despite similar expenditures to budget for.

Government support should help ensure students can afford to continue their education, and aren't forced to leave education due to current concerns around short-term finances

Timeline

11 Oct 2022	Petition opened for signatures
11 Apr 2023	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 565

Status Closed

Department Department for Education

Opened 11 Oct 2022

Closed 11 Apr 2023

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