Approximately 22,000 students have received relief from demands to repay student loans after being incorrectly told their weekend courses were ineligible for student finance.

The students had been notified that their courses were never eligible for student financial support, creating significant financial uncertainty for those who had received funding while enrolled in weekend programs.

The reprieve comes as authorities acknowledged errors in the initial determination of course eligibility, providing what officials described as 'huge relief' to affected students.

Weekend courses have faced ongoing questions about their eligibility for student finance, with many students uncertain about their funding status while pursuing part-time or flexible study arrangements.

The resolution affects thousands of students who had been facing potential repayment demands for loans they received in good faith while enrolled in their programs.