Economics, law, business and arts students will be hit by a massive 7.8 per cent increase in student fees from next year as inflation takes its toll on student loans.
The lag in how the consumer price index is applied to higher education loans means the surge in inflation last year will not take effect until next year.
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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