Young people in food poverty struggling to afford university, warns Sutton Trust

Joe Lepper
Thursday, August 10, 2023

Disadvantaged young people whose families have used a foodbank are less likely than their more affluent peers to apply for a university place amid affordability concerns, a study has found.

Among all young people surveyed just 48 per cent said student loans were “a good investment” in their future. Photo: AdobeStock
Among all young people surveyed just 48 per cent said student loans were “a good investment” in their future. Photo: AdobeStock

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