Pressured parents call for college fee leniency

AS THOUSANDS of students began the search for accommodation after taking up third-level places, parents have called on colleges to allow families breathing space to pay their fees.

Pressured parents call for college fee leniency

The student contribution which must be paid by most undergraduates is going up €500 to €2,000 a year, with all grant recipients having the fee paid and some also eligible for a 50% reduction.

A €200 fee is also being incurred for the first time on students on Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses.

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