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<p>Our higher education reforms have transferred money from Higher Education Funding
Council for England (HEFCE) block grant to support Government backed loans which students
now use to pay fees at the institution of their choice. The most recent figures show
that, for the first time, the majority of HE funding is now determined by the choices
students make rather than coming directly from Government. In this context, we have
no plans to extend HEFCE's statutory funding remit.</p><p> </p><p>Students are able
to take a range of qualifications for which they can access higher education student
support, 24+ advanced learning loans, or professional and career development loans.
We are currently looking at a number of options to ensure that we have effective progression
pathways to support the development of higher level skills, particularly at levels
4 and 5. This includes having the right supporting funding mechanisms in place to
deliver quality and value for money.</p><p> </p>
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