15-09-2023

The Department for Education has confirmed the Student Loan thresholds for Plan Type 1 and 2 to be operated from 6th April 2024.

From 6 April 2024, the repayment threshold for pre-2012 (Plan 1) loans will rise to £24,990.

The income threshold for post-2012 (Plan 2) from April 2024 will remain frozen at £27,295 as expected.

The income thresholds for Postgraduate Masters and Doctoral Loans to apply from April 2024 is yet to be announced but may continue to be frozen at £21,000. Originally it was indicated that this threshold would remain at £21,000, but with the increase to the plan 1 threshold, this is subject to further review and announcement.

The details on the Scottish plan type 4 for April 2024 is waiting to be confirmed by the Scottish government.

It has also been indicated that the new Plan 5 loan threshold will be £25,000 and deductions will commence from April 2026.


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