Johnson's Plans to Increase Student Debt: Hurting Young People? - TLDR News

The video discusses the student loan system in England, explaining current tuition and maintenance loans, interest rates, and repayment thresholds. It highlights potential government changes, such as lowering the repayment threshold and extending the repayment period, which could increase financial burdens on graduates. The video also critiques the use of RPI for interest calculations and explores the implications of these changes, particularly for lower earners.

What is the maximum tuition fee that universities in England can charge per year?

• £9,000

• £10,000

• £9,250

• £8,500

Which metric is used to calculate the interest on student loans in England?

• CPI

• GDP

• RPI

• PPI

At what annual income do graduates start repaying their student loans?

• £27,295

• £25,000

• £28,500

• £30,000

How much do graduates pay on their income above the repayment threshold?

• 7%

• 5%

• 9%

• 11%

What is the proposed new repayment threshold according to the potential government changes?

• £20,000

• £23,000

• £27,000

• £25,000

How long is the proposed repayment period under the new government plan?

• 40 years

• 35 years

• 45 years

• 30 years

What is the government's rationale for changing the student loan system?

• To increase university enrollment

• To reduce the number of students in arts and social sciences

• To decrease the national debt

• To encourage more students into technical and vocational training