Petition · Department for Education
Pause student loan repayments during Armed Forces Service & clear debt after
Open for signatures
38 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to suspend student loan repayments for people who join HM Armed Forces or the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, with remaining debt cleared after the required term of service.
We want this because student debt can be a barrier to joining. Suspending repayments during service and clearing remaining debt after the required term would make service more attractive, improve recruitment and retention, reduce financial pressure, and encourage more serving personnel to take up education.
Timeline
| 16 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
38
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education
Opened
16 Apr 2026
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.