​This paper has been prepared to inform students, parents and the general public of:

• the outcomes of the consultation processes undertaken by the Minister and other organisations regarding options for supporting students in higher education
  
• the options for the reform of student finance considered by the Minister and the Council of Ministers in light of review and consultation outcomes
  
• further research into the possibility of developing a scheme of student loans
  
• the schemes considered by the Minister and Council of Ministers and
  
• the Minister's proposal on this matter