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Student recruitment crisis could be imminent as thousands face financial hardship

NEARLY 300,000 students will be seriously affected by the cost-of-living crisis if new financial support is not introduced, a report by a university association has warned.

A student recruitment and retention crisis could be created if the challenging conditions which they face are not addressed, the MillionPlus study found today.

The analysis made urgent recommendations for the government, the Office for Students and the Student Awards Agency Scotland.

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