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1 Feb 2021

Universities under pressure to give overseas students access to hardship funds

Reporter

Last week we revealed the plight of international students who’ve been struggling to afford even the most basic foodstuffs because they can’t get part time work.

Often their parents are unable to support them, forcing many to queue outside food banks just to get by.

Now, universities are under increasing pressure to be more flexible with their demands for fees, giving overseas students access to hardship funds and other financial support.