Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations which come into force on 1^st August 2003 amend the Education (Student Loans) Regulations 1998 which govern mortgage style repayment loans made under the Education (Student Loans) Act 1990, to students who, for the most part, began their courses before 1^st August 1998.

These Regulations increase the maximum amounts which may be lent to students in relation to an academic year in line with inflation.