When I enrolled in an arts degree many years ago, the last thing on my mind was how much the degree would cost me.
Thats because I got a Commonwealth-supported place, and that came with HELP the Higher Education Loan Program that has helped millions of Australians receive a university education without having to worry about paying the cost upfront.
The HELP system has assisted millions of Australians get degrees, but it needs an overhaul.Credit: Peter Braig
I knew Id start paying it off when I began earning what seemed like (to a teenager) a decent amount of money, and I believed it when my parents told…
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