68% of students work to fund third-level education

More than two thirds of Irish students take on part-time employment to fund their third-level education.
68% of students work to fund third-level education
Thu, 18 Aug, 2016 - 01:00
Joyce Fegan

A total of 68% of students reportedly work an average of 17 hours per week during their college year.

The figures are revealed in research carried out by the Irish League of Credit Unions (ICLU) into the cost of third-level education in 2016.

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