My student loan doesn't cover my bills - so I wear my work uniform to lectures
Summary
College students in England, like Tianna Hunkins, often struggle to cover living expenses with current maintenance loans, leading many to take on part-time jobs. Research indicates these loans typically cover only half of the necessary costs for a student's basic living needs. As a result, a growing number of students work while studying to make ends meet.Key Facts
- Many students find that maintenance loans do not fully cover their living expenses.
- Recent research shows students need around £61,000 over three years for basic living standards.
- Maintenance loans for students often fall short by about £502 per month on average.
- Tianna Hunkins works around 30 hours per week at a fast-food restaurant to support herself.
- The maximum maintenance loan for students living away from home outside London is £10,544.
- 68% of UK students work part-time during term time, up from 35% in 2015.
- Tianna's loan of £4,915 is not enough to cover her rent of £7,932, despite parental support.
- Some students, like Faith Webb, commute from home to manage costs, as their loans do not cover accommodations.
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