University students and financial support

Published on: 27 September 2022

Question type: Written

Asked by: Max Andrews

Reference: WQ.173/2022

Answered by: Minister for Treasury and Resources

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WQ.173/2022

WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR TREASURY AND RESOURCES BY DEPUTY M.B. ANDREWS OF ST. HELIER NORTH

QUESTION SUBMITTED ON TUESDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2022 ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON TUESDAY 27th SEPTEMBER 2022

Question

“Will the Minister advise what additional financial support, if any, university students can expect from the Government during the current period of high inflation and when such support will be provided?”

Answer

The Minister for Children and Education,who has political responsibility for the Education (Grant and Allowances) (Jersey) Order 2018, the primary source of financial support for university students, is finalising a proposal.

We are in agreement that some additional financial support may be required. I will need time to fully consider the details of any options and their affordability.