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The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Students launched an inquiry to consider the impact of cost-of-living pressures on university students and the support provided by the sector and the Government.

Left unchecked, the emerging cost of living crisis is likely to result in significantly increased drop-out rates in the coming academic year. MillionPlus analysis shows that the unequal distribution of pressure to certain groups of students will be detrimental to the social justice and widening participation policies pursued by government over recent years. Most of the student groups evidenced as at-risk have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education, and policymakers and institutions have worked hard to increase their representation. These policies are at significant risk, and it is imperative that government take immediate action to ensure that current and future measures introduced also embrace higher education students.

Download APPG for Students inquiry into the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on students »