Petition · Department for Education, HM Treasury

Remove all interest from Plan 2 student loans and recalculate balances

Open for signatures 76 signatures

What the petition asks

Remove all interest from Plan 2 student loans and recalculate outstanding balances as if no interest had been applied since the loans were issued.
Plan 2 student loan borrowers are charged high interest while studying and after graduation, causing balances to grow even when repayments are made. Many graduates will repay far more than they borrowed or never clear their loan. In our view, borrowers had no choice over being placed on Plan 2 or its terms. We think removing interest and recalculating balances would restore fairness, improve trust in the student finance system, and ensure repayments reflect the original cost of study.

Timeline

19 Mar 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 76
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Education, HM Treasury
Opened 19 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.