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Students could be required to pass GCSE English to access university loans

Exclusive: Ministers consider national threshold in England that could in effect bar thousands from studying University students would face minimum grade requirements to qualify for student loans in England under…

1 report1 sourceJun 17, 2026, 7:00 AM
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The GuardianJun 17, 2026, 7:00 AM

Students could be required to pass GCSE English to access university loans

Exclusive: Ministers consider national threshold in England that could in effect bar thousands from studying University students would face minimum grade requirements to qualify for student loans in England under proposals that could in effect bar thousands of young people from higher education. Under one proposal being discussed by ministers, a pass in GCSE English would become the national threshold for students to access government-backed tuition and maintenance loans through the Student Loans Company. Continue reading...

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