HECS-HELP plan would hurt regional students even more
The Northern Daily Leader
Attacks on all fronts, according to University of New England Student Association (UNESA) president Koady Williams.
UNESA and other student unions across the nation have started petitions to “bury the bill”, Mr Williams saying it borders on “punishing people for seeking higher education.
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On the loan cap, he says it could discourage people from seeking further education.
It’s a view supported by the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations, which said earlier this year “the government should be prioritising an educated workforce for tomorrow”.
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