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Manx university students 'at disadvantage'

Student campaigning for change to student finance system

A local undergraduate is campaigning for change to the Island's student finance system.

Kathryn Sharman, a Law student in the UK, admits Manx students are at a financial advantage once they've graduated, but thinks there's too much pressure on parents to provide financial stability during their children's further education.

British students have access to a student loan, and, in some cases, maintenance grants, which cover their living costs, rent and day-to-day needs.

Miss Sharman says in relative terms, the pressure on Manx families can be much greater:

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