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Asked by Claire

AQW 8047/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) any research that has been commissioned into assessing the number of higher education students that could be eligible for the additional support for those facing financial hardship; and (ii) whether this funding will be sufficient to support all those eligible and in need.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 4 March 2024

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
4 March 2024
Answer due by
20 March 2024
Answered
19 March 202415 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

Additional student support funding of £1m was allocated following the receipt of updated forecast demand analysis undertaken by the higher education institutions. Demand will continue to be monitored.

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