Why don part time students qualify for the new grant?
Part-time students have different characteristics from full-time students and a specific package of support is available. Many part-time students are in full-time employment, often receiving financial support from their employers, and clearly the needs of part-time students are different. For 2009-2010, a grant for fees of up to £1,210 will be available for those students on low incomes, as well as a course grant of up to £260.
