Higher Education student support package increase: equality impact assessment
The equality impact assessment (EQIA) considered the impact of the increase to the Higher Education package of support from £8,100 to £9,000. It identified that in general the increase is seen as a positive change as it encourages students in Scotland to enter and remain in higher education.
Recommendations and Conclusion
In conclusion, positive impacts were identified for all equality groups with the exception of pregnancy and maternity - where a neutral impact was identified.
SAAS will gather statistical data on student support applications and we will be able to monitor the impact of the increase to the support package on relevant groups going forward. The Higher Education student support package will also be subject to ongoing monitoring by the Higher Education Division.
Contact
Email: SFS_Policy@gov.scot
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