Poorest will get student support of up to £2,100
Key points Grants of £1,000 a year reintroduced from 2004 for students from households with incomes of £10,000 or less Partial grant will be available to those whose families earn up to £20,000 a...
Key points Grants of £1,000 a year reintroduced from 2004 for students from households with incomes of £10,000 or less Partial grant will be available to those whose families earn up to £20,000 a...
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