@thetimes: "How much does university actually cost?⁠ ⁠ Over the past year I’ve been discussing this question with dozens of graduates who feel trapped by their student loan repayments.⁠ ⁠ Chats at the pub sparked the idea for an investigation that kickstarted The Sunday Times’s End the Graduate Rip Off campaign. Friends with student loans like mine lamented seeing almost 10 per cent of their pay cheque disappear each month only to watch their total debt grow.⁠ ⁠ The heart of our campaign has never been a question of whether these graduates should have gone to university, but whether the system that enables them to go is fair and sustainable. So what is that system, and what does it mean for those going to university today?" | ✍️ Mary Downer⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Tap the link to read more #studentloans #students #uni #university #graduate

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Rex :

If I was 18 today I’d be looking at every other option that’s not going to university.

𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒓 🍉🏳️‍🌈 :

As a German, I would've loved doing some of my studies in the UK, but those fees are wild. My university charges me around 123€ per semester, and there's a public transport ticket included in that. 💀

Rachel :

I paid 9k a yr from 2012 - 2015, taking into account inflation tuition is much cheaper now! also would have way preferred to be on plan 5 loan than plan 2...(not that it's a light burden by any means 😂)

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Leon keller :

Ngl, I’m grateful for how much I’ve learned so far.

FinPropTech :

Then it’s unfair on the people who were smart, could understand a simple contract, and worked hard to pay it off earlier. There is not a change that would make it fair.

David Russell7995 :

It’s not 9% you pay tax on that before it’s taken

Randy b :

So to meet new ppl is worth it go the pub well cheaper

DashDomme :

Too much

fysiontel :

Every one is running scam on Brit’s. Better to apprentice

Joe :

Dont go if you cant afford it

oz :

Scam Britain

Liv.curle :

Petition: Remove all interest from Plan 2 student loans and recalculate balances Remove all interest from Plan 2 student loans and recalculate outstanding balances as if no interest had been applied since the loans were issued. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/760570

mk74738 :

sign the petition https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/760570

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