DfE blog: Alternative Student Finance – how we’re making student finance accessible to everyone

Tuesday, 3 June 2025 12:48

Some people feel unable to use existing student loans due to their faith. This is most common among some Muslims because their religion prohibits engagement with interest, which is applied to all student loans. We support the goals of every person who meets the requirements and wants to go to university. That's why we're developing a new student finance system that doesn't include interest and is compatible with Islamic finance principles. What is Alternative Student...Request free trial