Original title: national student loan increased by 4000 yuan
According to Xinhua news agency, Beijing, September 14, the reporter learned from the regular policy briefing of the State Council on the 14th that since the autumn semester this year, the annual loan amount applied for by each full-time ordinary college student has increased from no more than 8000 yuan to no more than 12000 yuan; For full-time graduate students, it will be raised from no more than $12000 to no more than $16000.
Ou Wenhan, Assistant Minister of finance, said that in order to further reduce the economic pressure on students, taking into account the demand for student loans and financial affordability, the amount of national student loans was increased by 4000 yuan. Student loans are used to pay tuition and accommodation expenses first, and the excess can be used for daily living expenses.
Can students who have applied for national student loans enjoy the new policy? Guo Peng, director of the Finance Department of the Ministry of education, said that students who have submitted loan applications or signed loan contracts can apply for an increase in the loan amount according to their actual needs if they really need it.