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Should university be free? Should university be free?
No, University fees should remain the same No, University fees should remain the same
Tuition fees should be the same but maintenance loans should be increased Tuition fees should be the same but maintenance loans should be increased
Funding should be increased for STEM subjects Funding should be increased for STEM subjects
Yes, University should be free to attend Yes, University should be free to attend
Privilege not a right Privilege not a right
University is a premium product and should be charged as such University is a premium product and should be charged as such
If University was free almost everyone would have a degree, lessening their worth in an already oversaturated market If University was free almost everyone would have a degree, lessening their worth in an already oversaturated market
Tuition fees don't have to be repaid until over the threshold so don't have much affect on debt and/or ability to go to uni Tuition fees don't have to be repaid until over the threshold so don't have much affect on debt and/or ability to go to uni
The amount of maintenance loan you recieve determines whether you can afford to live at university The amount of maintenance loan you recieve determines whether you can afford to live at university
Those who have to work part time to fund university have less time to focus on their studies, which puts them at a disadvantage compared to students who do not have to work Those who have to work part time to fund university have less time to focus on their studies, which puts them at a disadvantage compared to students who do not have to work
Accessibility Accessibility
Market saturation Market saturation
Accessible university for low income families would increase social mobility Accessible university for low income families would increase social mobility
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Tuition fees should be the same but maintenance loans should be increased

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Those who have to work part time to fund university have less time to focus on their studies, which puts them at a disadvantage compared to students who do not have to work

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