EMPLOYMENT and Learning Minister Stephen Farry has launched a consultation into the frequency of student support payments for full-time undergraduate students from Northern Ireland.
“The package is designed to support students while they undertake their higher education studies. Student support payments for full-time undergraduate students from Northern Ireland are made three times a year,” he said.
“The consultation looks at a number of policy proposals in regard to different payment frequencies for the student maintenance package. As well as the current triannual payment process, it also explores options associated with different monthly payment schedules. I am interested in hearing the views of stakeholders as to a balanced way forward and potential alternatives to the existing system.”