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What is Plan 5?
Plan 5 is England's newest student loan system for those starting university from August 2023. It changes how much graduates repay and for how long. The repayment threshold is lower, and the interest rate is higher, meaning many will pay back significantly more over their working lives compared to previous plans.
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