§ Mr. SandersTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment for what reason there is an upper age limit for student loans; and if he will make a statement. [7095]
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§ Dr. HowellsLoans are made with the expectation that they will be repaid. Older students are less likely to repay loans, because of the shorter time they will work after graduation. But they are more likely to have access to other funds, such as savings or commercial loans.