This is the TUC submission to the BIS consultation on proposals to expand the existing “24+ Advanced Learning Loans” to more learners by extending the requirement to take out a loan to people aged 19-23 and also to Level 2 qualifications. The TUC’s view is that it would be highly disadvantageous to implement the extension of loans to younger adults and a wider number of courses that are currently eligible for contributory government funding as this would unfairly shift the burden of investment onto individuals.
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