What factors might cause a deviation to the estimated costs of the Diamond Review recommendations, such as increasing numbers of students going to higher education, on full-time; part time and postgraduate courses?
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Education | Answered on 04/10/2016
There are several key factors that affect financial modelling, such as that undertaken as part of the Diamond Review. The most relevant factors are noted in Professor Diamond's report and include, but are not limited to: student numbers entering different modes and levels of higher education; inflationary pressures on support for living costs and tuition fees; and student loan repayment arrangements.