One third of students are facing serious financial strain.
That's according to a new report by the Higher Education Authority.
It says many students are spending more than they earn and are being forced to rely on family to bridge the gap.
Almost a third of students are feeling significant financial pressure.
It blames rent as the biggest burden as the average student accommodation costing nearly €500 a month.
Students spending more than they earn
The report says many students are spending more than they earn and are having to rely on family to top them up.
That's despite nearly two thirds of students having a job.
The report also says that the Pandemic has left its mark on students.
Nearly 60% said their mental health had been affected, with female students suffering most.
Despite these struggles, students say they're generally happy and the report says there's been a rise in the number of students enrolling in college in recent years.
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