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Supporting a Smarter Scotland: A consultation on supporting learners in higher education

DescriptionThe paper sets out a number of options on how student support in higher education could be improved in future. The Government has earmarked £30m in 2010-11 to begin the transition from loans to grants althought the consultation also considers other options, such as increasing the overall level of support for students.
ISBN (Web Only)
Official Print Publication DateDecember 2008
Website Publication DateDecember 15, 2008

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ISBN 978 0 7559 1909 3 (Web only publication)

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Contents

Ministerial Foreword
Key Terms
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Student Loans and Grants
Section 3: Investing in Student Support
Section 4: Fairer Entitlement to Support
Section 5: Key Issues to Consider
Section 6: Servicing Existing Student Loan Debt
Section 7: Conclusion
Annex A: The Student Loans System
Annex B: Cost of Student Loans
Annex C: Other Funding Issues
Annex D: Summary of Funding
Annex E: List of Consultees
Annex F: Arrangements for Consultation
Annex G: Respondent Information Form
Annex H: The Scottish Government Consultation Process
Annex I: Consultation Questions

HE Consultation - The Scottish Government's response - latest.pdf

HE Consultation - Review of the responses to the consultation

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