Petition · Department for Education
Scrap RPI +3% interest on plan 2 & postgrad student loans & charge RPI only
Closed
85 signatures
What the petition asks
I am concerned about the interest rate that is charged on Plan 2 and Postgraduate student loans. These are much higher than other student loan plans. We urge the Government to only charge interest at RPI on plan 2 and postgraduate student loan repayments
The current rate of interest on these loans is often higher than most mortgages and young people may be unable to pay both. I am concerned motivation to earn may be lost as some mid-high earners may end up paying a high marginal tax rate plus NI until they retire. I am also concerned that women may be adversely affected as interest still accrues while on parental leave, which could potentially be contributing to the already low birth rate.
Timeline
| 20 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
85
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
20 Jun 2025
Closed
20 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Aug 2026.