US EditionInvestigation launched into student loan fraud allegations
- The Department for Education has launched an investigation into allegations of student loan fraud related to franchised courses, where students reportedly drop out after receiving the first £4,000 maintenance loan and enroll again the following year.
- The misuse of public money and potential fraud represent a significant scandal in the higher education sector.
- The Student Loans Company identified suspicious applications involving fake documents and duplicate addresses, along with concerns about franchised colleges enrolling students with inadequate English skills.
- The Education Secretary has requested assistance from the Public Sector Fraud Authority to coordinate the government's response to these serious allegations and support ongoing investigations.
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Education Secretary Orders Probe Into Student Loan Fraud Allegations
The education secretary has ordered a probe into potential fraud of the student loans system, potentially costing the taxpayers tens of millions of pounds. Bridget Phillipson has asked the Public Sector Fraud Authority to coordinate a cross-government response to these allegations and support any investigations already underway into what she said could be “one of the biggest financial scandals in the history of our universities sector.” The mini…
Fraudulent university loans to be investigated as 'financial scandal', says Bridget Phillipson
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has asked counter-fraud experts to lead an investigation into the university loans system over fears students are claiming millions of pounds with no intent to study.
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