Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Extend student finance to non-UK citizens habitually resident in the UK
Closed
30 signatures
What the petition asks
There are many non-UK citizens living and working in the UK who would like to further their education but are hindered by a lack of access to student finance.
We want the Government to extend eligibility for student finance to non-UK citizens who are habitually resident in the UK.
We want the Government to extend eligibility for student finance to non-UK citizens who are habitually resident in the UK.
Many non-UK citizens have rights to live, work and even claim benefits, but most cannot access student finance to pursue higher education.
Extending student finance to this group would help promote higher education and make it easier for non-UK citizens living in the UK to pursue further education, including courses supporting professions where the UK has skills shortages.
Extending student finance to this group would help promote higher education and make it easier for non-UK citizens living in the UK to pursue further education, including courses supporting professions where the UK has skills shortages.
Timeline
| 14 Oct 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Apr 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
30
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
14 Oct 2022
Closed
14 Apr 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.