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Over a third of students struggling financially amid call to restore grants

The Union of Students in Ireland is calling for the student grant to be restored to pre-2011 levels and a reduction in college fees.

Over a third of students struggling financially amid call to restore grants

Mon, 22 Jan, 2018 - 18:44

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is calling for the student grant to be restored to pre-2011 levels and a reduction in college fees.

A new report has revealed that 36% of Irish students are struggling financially.

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