A refresh to how student debt is accumulated is required as part of an overhaul to Australias university sector, a report canvassing proposed reforms has declared.
The Australian Universities Accord Interim Report, released on Wednesday, recommends revising student contribution amounts, payment for mandatory placements, and debt relief for graduates in valued occupations.
Australias signature policy (HELP) is now over 30 years old and needs a refresh. As a result of this lack of policy attention, access to student income support is declining, and services that might support student success are lacking, it said.
This should include giving consideration to revising student contribution amounts and HELP repayment arrangements and providin…
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