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<p> </p><p>When Advanced Learning Loans were introduced, the Department carried out
a thorough Regulatory Impact Assessment, and used survey data to understand the likely
change in participation as a result of loans. This is published at the link below:</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/32315/12-873-further-education-advanced-learning-loans-regulatory-impact.pdf"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/32315/12-873-further-education-advanced-learning-loans-regulatory-impact.pdf</a></p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Information available for 2013/14 is provisional and as such
does not allow us to show changes to the level of participation in further education
with certainty. But the introduction of 24+ Loans appears to have been successful
for those studying at Level 3 and 4. Latest data available showed that the total number
of applications received, from 8 April 2013 to 31 July 2014, to fund provision in
the 2013/14 academic year was 70,940.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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