Students and parents in public universities now have a chance to influence appeals for student funding under the new funding model.

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and the Universities Fund (UF) have invited the public to participate in reviewing a proposed scholarship and loan appeals mechanism for the disputed funding model.

This follows a Court of Appeal directive issued on March 26, 2025, requiring the two state agencies to ensure compliance within 14 days.

The appeals mechanism aims to give students a second chance to review the government funding they receive under the Variable Scholarship Loan Funding Model.