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Too much debt or value for money? Students divided over tuition fee rise

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Students from the UK will pay 9,535 per year in 2025-26 , a rise of 285 .

The National Union of Students called it a "sticking plaster" for struggling universities.

Universities UK , which represents 140 institutions, said it was "the right thing to do" Isobel , 18 , says she is one of just two people, among a group of 12 friends, who is not going to university.

Sam 's rent, at roughly 8,500 for the year , is being paid for by his parents.

He is also given a monthly allowance of 250 to support his living costs.

Sam 's parents have set up their home as an Airbnb to help Sam and his older sister through university.