Costs of going to college still rising

The costs of going to college continue to rise, with rents in Dublin and transport costs contributing to slight increases on last year.

The Cost of Living Guide from DIT Campus Life shows a bigger increase in expenses for those who live at home — up 1.9% to €4,176, compared to the 1.2% rise to €7,902 for students at college away from home.

The figures emerged as the deadline passed yesterday evening for college hopefuls to make final changes to their course choices with the CAO.