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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sandra Haurant

Brexit rule change means British teens in EU face soaring student fees for UK degrees

James and Amy Thompson with their children Bertie and Isla
James and Amy Thompson with their children, Bertie and Isla. The family moved to the EU before higher education came into the equation. Photograph: Supplied

British teenagers living in the EU could be priced out of UK universities in two years’ time as a Brexit rule change means they face the double whammy of paying costlier international fees, while losing access to student finance.

British passport holders living in the EU still qualify for “home fee” status at UK universities. But this will no longer be the case when the grace period ends in 2028, meaning the first wave to be affected are starting their A-levels, or equivalent, this autumn.

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