Students reveal loan fears as debt mounts up
10 August, 2009
Spiralling commercial debt is the single biggest fear for Scottish students, rather than money owed on student loans, according to a major survey published today.
The study of more than 6000 students by NUS Scotland also highlights the large numbers working long hours to try to minimise their overdrafts and credit card debts.The report – called Overstretched And Overdrawn – found that more than half the students surveyed are in commercial debt, and two thirds are in debt to friends and family.
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