Education chiefs will reveal next month if there are to be any changes to university funding.
At the moment Island students have their university fees paid by the Department of Education.
However, South Douglas MHK Kate Beecroft is concerned means testing could be introduced and yesterday asked for some assurances.
Education Minister Tim Crookall said to comment at this stage would only be speculative:
Commonwealth Games: Matt Bostock wins gold in points race
Manx cyclist wins Isle of Man's first Commonwealth Games gold since 2006
Salt manufacturer eyes restaurant move
The Isle of Man Salt Company submitted plans for The Boathouse in Port St Mary
Memorial services to mark 53rd anniversary of Summerland Disaster
Fifty people died in leisure complex fire in 1973
Internet provider to increase prices next month
Manx Telecom says it's in line with annual three percent lift