Northern Ireland raises student maintenance loans by 20%, aiding financial pressures on students.

Effective September 2025, Northern Ireland will increase student maintenance loans by 20%, allowing those living at home to borrow up to £6,300 and those living away to borrow up to £8,132. The change, costing about £50 million, aims to ease financial pressures on students, potentially helping them focus more on studies. The move comes as part of efforts to address the cost of living crisis.

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