On Air Now David Francis 7:00am - 9:00am

Now Playing Thompson Twins Hold Me Now

Rise in grant funding for university students from September

Friday, 28 February 2025 10:25

The Education Minister has announced increases in funding for higher education grants for Jersey students from 1 September, along with higher income thresholds to qualify for support.

Household income thresholds - the maximum amount parents or guardians can earn to receive financial support for their child's studies - will rise by 5.2%.

The income threshold to receive:

the maximum maintenance grant will increase from £50,000 to £52,600
the maximum tuition grant will increase from £110,000 to £115,720
the clinical component grant will increase from £100,000 to £105,200
a grant to attend an interview will increase from £50,000 to £52,600
a grant for specialist equipment for a student with a disability will increase from £90,000 to £94,680

The value of grants will increase less steeply:

Education Minister Deputy Rob Ward said: ‘It is important we continue to review the support we have available for our students to continue their education post the age of 18.

‘These changes ensure we are in line with increases to the cost of living and will help to reduce any cost-based barriers that may prevent our young people from continuing their studies, particularly when the majority of our young adults study in the UK and so living at home to reduce those costs isn’t an option.’

More from Jersey News from Channel 103

Invite to 'Sponsor a Brave Bear' for families facing off-island treatment

A new campaign has been launched to strengthen support for Jersey families facing off-island treatment journeys.
Travel problems persist for some Jersey residents

Jersey's Home Affairs Minister says the government is continuing to press for action to prevent some passengers being denied boarding following the introduction of the UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme.
The solar eclipse in Jersey: All you need to know

A rare solar eclipse - where the moon covers the sun, blocking its light - will start at around 6:15 pm this evening (12 August).
£1.2m in fines for missed Income Tax deadline

Around 4,000 will be getting a £300 fine for not filing their 2025 tax return in time.
One in eight Jersey heatwaves has happened this year

With the island entering a fourth heatwave of this summer, 1 in 8 of all heatwaves in Jersey since records began 132 years ago have occurred this year.
Hydration breaks to be introduced at Battle of Flowers

Just like at the World Cup, Jersey's Battle of Flowers is introducing hydration breaks!
Nurturing biodiversity key to climate resilience

We're told that anything we can do to create more wild spaces - no matter how small - will make Jersey's environment more resilient to extreme weather.
Record amount raised in 2026 Jersey-France challenge

This year's Jersey to France challenge has raised a record-breaking amount for Dementia Jersey.

Just Played Songs

7:17am

Hold Me Now
Thompson Twins
7:14am

I Want You
Savage Garden
7:08am

Never Gonna Give You Up
Rick Astley

Download our apps