Recently students have come forward looking to pause or quit their courses because the grant is no longer sufficient for them to cope with the cost of living crisis or because an increase in their wages means they are no longer eligible for the grant.iSocial Justice and Social Security Committee, Official Report, 15 June 2023, Col 8
In his Independent Review of the Skills Delivery Landscape, published in June 2023, James Withers highlights the importance for all students of getting a level of financial support that matches the living wage, thus removing barriers to ‘access upskilling and retraining opportunities and develop their journey through work’.