Cost barriers continue to keep disadvantaged students out of university.

Of the 26 thousand students who went straight from Year 13 into study in 2024,  just 1.3%, or around 230 students, came from the most disadvantaged schools. 

It's despite the fees free policy aiming to alleviate costs.

Victoria University Students' Association Vice President Aidan Donoghue told Ryan Bridge study should be a full time job if we want that return on investment, with a well educated workforce. 

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