Grants
The maintenance grant to be brought into line with relevant social welfare payments
£500 extra grant for students from disadvantaged families
Changes in the means test
A sliding scale of grant payments instead of a cut-off threshold
Extension of the grant to students on approved courses in private colleges
Accommodation
Tax incentives for landlords offering short-term accommodation and accommodation for students with special needs
Capital investment in on-campus accommodation
A student/landlord charter
Full implementation of the 1993 housing legislation
A feasibility study into the establishment of a student housing association
Licensing of accommodation agencies