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Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins
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- BBCAn inquiry by MPs into the student loan system in England begins on Tuesday, with evidence from student organisations and experts.
- The National Union of Students (NUS) said the inquiry should look at the graduate earnings repayment threshold and interest rates.
- But the government said the current student loan system protected lower-earning graduates, with repayments linked to earnings and loans written off at the end of their term.
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BBCAn inquiry by MPs into the student loan system in England begins on Tuesday, with evidence from student organisations and experts.
The National Union of Students (NUS) said the inquiry should look at the graduate earnings repayment threshold and interest rates.
But the government said the current student loan system protected lower-earning graduates, with repayments linked to earnings and loans written off at the end of their term.
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