Most NL residents want to scrap interest on student loans
1 year, 9 months ago

Most NL residents want to scrap interest on student loans

NL Times  

More than six in ten Netherlands residents think that interest on student loans should be abolished. Among all age groups, a majority is in favor of dropping student loan interest rates to 0, although young adults, in particular, share this view, according to a survey by ANP and Kieskompas. As a result, the economic situation - such as the current high inflation - affects the interest rates on student loans. Zeeland and Drenthe residents are least likely to favor scrapping interest on student loans, though a majority still support the idea. Political preference also significantly influences how people think about interest rates on student loans.

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Dutch MPs to vote on plan to reduce student loan interest rate
1 year, 1 month ago

Dutch MPs to vote on plan to reduce student loan interest rate

NL Times  

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Interest on student loans is the 'latest blow' to new graduates
2 years, 6 months ago

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Dutch News  

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Interest on student loans is the 'latest blow' to new graduates
2 years, 6 months ago

Interest on student loans is the 'latest blow' to new graduates

Dutch News  

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2 years, 6 months ago

Students worried about effect of interest rate hikes on study loans

NL Times  

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2 years, 8 months ago

British student numbers in the Netherlands plunge 24%

Dutch News  

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British student numbers in the Netherlands plunge 24%
2 years, 8 months ago

British student numbers in the Netherlands plunge 24%

Dutch News  

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3 years, 11 months ago

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NL Times  

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