- Polling shows cost of living could lead to higher dropout rates as value of student loan falls to lowest level for 7 years
- 72% of students say cost of living is negatively affecting their mental health
- Universities call for return of the maintenance grant and additional hardship funding from government
University leaders are asking for immediate and targeted help from the next government for students struggling through the cost of living crisis. This comes after polling by Savanta ComRes for Universities UK showed financial hardship among students is building to crisis point.