STUDENT loans are now out of the equation until the start of the 2012 academic year.

THE fight against student loans is continuing on the eve of the debate on their future.

CONCERNS were expressed yesterday by this newspaper that the impetus for moving from grants to student loans appeared to be more politically rather than financially motivated and Education’s own Billet d’Etat response does little to contradict that view.

EDUCATION’S united front on staving off student loans could be short-lived.

LESS than a year ago, the States was being urged on grounds of cost to introduce student loans and stop the existing system of grants which has been used for years to enable local youngsters to complete their studies.

STUDENTS should escape loans for the foreseeable future.

EDUCATION minister Carol Steere is opposed to student loans, as long as finding the money to continue with grants does not impact on other essential services.

DECIDING on the future of student loans will be a tough assignment for the States.

STUDENTS look increasingly likely to avoid loans for at least four years.

HUNDREDS of students have joined a protest against the introduction of student loans.