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<p>Under the existing student support regulations, Hong Kong British National Overseas
(BNO) visa holders would not have access to student finance until they have acquired
a settled status in the UK and meet the three-year ordinary residence requirement.
As the BNO route only opened in January 2021, the earliest a person is likely to become
settled (and have access student finance) is in January 2026. As such, all persons
who have been granted leave under the BNO route, are not currently able to access
student finance.</p><p>Home Office statistics show that 140,300 people have arrived
in the UK on the scheme since it began. However, not all of these people will go on
to study in higher education.</p><p> </p>
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