Question reference: S6W-00450
- Asked by: Stephen Kerr, MSP for Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 3 June 2021
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Current status: Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 17 June 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what assistance is available for students in further and higher education who are experiencing difficulties in affording their rent.
Answer
We know the pandemic has had a significant impact on students with many facing resulting financial difficulties. That’s why, since the onset of the pandemic we have committed over £96 million, which includes the additional £20 million we announced on 13 June 2021, to help alleviate the financial burden and stress among students.
Students facing additional hardship, including rent issues, as a result of Covid-19 should apply to their college or university for financial support from the FE/HE Discretionary Funds.