A UK nursing student reported that a £10,000 tuition fee loan was later deemed ineligible for his maintenance support, triggering a revised accelerated repayment schedule. The case is part of a wider issue flagged by BBC News: about 22,000 students on weekend courses received letters from Student Loans Company or their universities indicating their courses were incorrectly categorized and were ineligible for loans and grants under existing rules. Some affected universities said they are “extremely concerned” and reviewing options that could include legal action, while SLC said it would work with students on “affordable repayment plans” where appropriate. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the situation is “not students’ fault” and directed universities to take immediate action to support students facing financial difficulty.