A Bill to require the Secretary of State to review the scheduling of student finance payments to undergraduates; to require the review to consider advance provision of certain student finance payments in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Mr Luke ChartersLabour (Co-op)
26 February 2026
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The Bill would require the Secretary of State to review how undergraduate student finance payments are scheduled and to consider paying some payments earlier in certain circumstances. It is intended to make payment timing more flexible to help students manage costs and to consider any related measures.
The bill is currently at its 2nd reading in the Commons, having had its 1st reading in January 2026. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage and then to further readings before becoming law.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 29 May 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday 7 January 2026 under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
