Tag #Student Finance

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UK Students Face Financial Hardship Amid Rising Living Costs

Maintenance loans fail to cover living expenses for many UK students, forcing them to work long hours and make significant sacrifices to afford tuition and living costs, impacting their academic performance and social lives.

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Bafög Reforms in Rhineland-Palatinate Fail to Reverse Decline in Recipient Numbers

Despite recent increases in Bafög benefits in Rhineland-Palatinate, including a 5% rise in basic rates and a €20 increase in the housing allowance, the number of recipients decreased from about 16,500 in 2019/20 to roughly 14,300 in 2024/25, prompting calls for further reforms to address affordabili...

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Discriminatory Student Finance Algorithm Leads to Government Refunds

The Dutch government is returning millions of euros to students after a discriminatory algorithm was used to detect fraud in student finance.

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Lack of Student Finance Risks Creating 'Lost Generation' of Ukrainian Refugees in Netherlands

In the Netherlands, Ukrainian refugees over 18 lack access to student finance due to EU temporary protection rules, forcing many into low-paid jobs and hindering their long-term prospects, while the government hesitates due to the estimated cost of €12 million in 2026, rising to €87 million by 2029.

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UK Medical Students Face Financial Crisis, Threatening NHS Workforce

Facing financial difficulties, UK medical students are forced to sell belongings, take on large debts, and even live in vans to afford their studies; a survey shows 43% considered leaving their courses due to financial pressures.

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