Petition · Department for Education
Cap student loan interest rates at a fair and affordable level
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
Reduce or cap interest rates on UK student loans so that repayments are fair, affordable, and allow graduates to meaningfully reduce their debt.
UK student loan interest rates significantly exceed inflation and continue to grow even when graduates earn modest incomes. As a result, many borrowers see their debt increase despite making regular repayments. We believe the current system discourages social mobility, places long-term financial strain on graduates, and disproportionately affects lower and middle earners. The Government should reduce, cap, or reform student loan interest rates so that repayments genuinely reduce debt.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Petitions need to make a clear ask of the Government or Parliament.
We are not clear if you are asking for a reduction, cap, or reform of student loan interest rates. You can submit a petition setting out more clearly what action you are calling for.
We are not clear if you are asking for a reduction, cap, or reform of student loan interest rates. You can submit a petition setting out more clearly what action you are calling for.
Timeline
| 15 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Department
Department for Education
Rejected
12 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Aug 2026.