Private colleges thrown lifeline as collapses begin
Julie HareEducation editor
Private education colleges reliant on international students will be thrown a $53 million lifebuoy in next month’s budget as closed borders stem the inflow of new students.
News of the support package comes just two days after two newly insolvent colleges were referred to the federal government’s Tuition Protection Service, which will reimburse students their fees and find alternative education providers.
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Julie Hare is the Education editor. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a writer, journalist and editor. Connect with Julie on Twitter. Email Julie at julie.hare@afr.com
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