One-in-three students fear they will not be able to afford third-level costs

More than one-in-three students are afraid they will not be able to afford the costs associated with college according to a survey which also shows that 20% of students go drinking three times a week.

The survey of more than 1,500 students was conducted within the past month and shows alcohol was the highest item of expenditure after food, excluding rent and commuting costs.

While 19% said they drank three times a week, 37% said they went out drinking at least twice a week, with another 33% saying they drank once a week.