Explanatory Memorandum to Higher Education (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 Explanatory Memorandum

1. Higher Education (Northern Ireland) Order 2005

2. Explanatory Memorandum

   1. Introduction

   2. Background and Policy Objectives

   3. Consultation

   4. Main Elements of the Order

      1. Part 11 – Student Fees in Higher Education

      2. Part 111 – Student Support

      3. Part IV - Supplementary

   5. Commentary on Articles

      1. Part 11 – Student Fees in Higher Education

         1. Imposition of conditions as to fees

         2. Plans authorising fees of more than the basic amount

      2. Part 111 – Student Support

         1. Other amendments to the Education (Student Support) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998

         2. Supply of information held by student support authority

      3. Part IV- Supplementary

   6. Commencement