Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Make students eligible for government cold weather payments.
Closed
203 signatures
What the petition asks
Student maintenance loans have only increased by 2.3% which falls short of inflation, leading to students struggling with the cost of living. The current cold weather poses a significant risk to students' health as some cannot afford their heating - they should be eligible for cold weather payments.
The National Student Money survey identified the vast impact of the rising cost of living on students. Some key findings were:
- The average maintenance loan falls short of covering the cost of living by £439 a month, and the average student's parents contribute £150 a month.
- Bills are the third most significant cost for students and are the area of spending which has increased the most since 2021.
- 52% of students have considered dropping out due to finances.
- The average maintenance loan falls short of covering the cost of living by £439 a month, and the average student's parents contribute £150 a month.
- Bills are the third most significant cost for students and are the area of spending which has increased the most since 2021.
- 52% of students have considered dropping out due to finances.
Timeline
| 13 Dec 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Jun 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
203
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
13 Dec 2022
Closed
13 Jun 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.