Explanatory note
Northern Ireland
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend legislation which makes provision about student support in the form of grants in respect of fees payable in connection with attendance on courses at an institution of further education.
These Regulations come into force on 28th February 2025.
These Regulations include the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme in the definition of “person granted leave under one of the Ukraine Schemes”. A definition of “person granted leave under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme” is also inserted.
In addition, these Regulations amend the Further Education (Student Support) (Eligibility) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 to insert wording confirming the Regulations to be amended.
A regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this rule as no, or no significant impact on the private, voluntary or public sectors is foreseen.