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Who is paying the price in the student finance debate?

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Marina Aspinall

Marina is an associate in Dentons' Corporate group and a member of the investment and asset management practice, based in London. Marina has particular expertise in investment funds, advising both public and private funds on matters such as fund formation, investment transactions and regulatory compliance.

Published Thu, 19 Mar

Student loans, the seemingly innocuous funding for England’s university students, are a source of constant debate in social policy and finance. For many graduates the system feels like a lifelong burden while for the government it remains a complex balancing act of public spending. We have been joined by Dentons to explore whether these arrangements are unfair or simply misunderstood. 

How does the unique write off feature differ from commercial debt? Why can a government change loan terms without asking? And why do universities rely on international students to stay afloat? 

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