‘Learn now, pay later’ – it’s not a bright idea

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‘Learn now, pay later’ – it’s not a bright idea

The notion of giving students ‘free fees’ at college on condition they repay them when they graduate and begin working is very dangerous.

Under such a scheme, young people would be starting their professional lives in debt. This will scare off second-level students who are considering going to college.

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