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Originally Posted by BenMcr
The expectation for most students is that the shared accomodation is for a set period of time. Also historically (and even till quite recently) the state of that shared accomodation has been well below a standard most people paying privately would accept.
Students have also had state support in the from of grants or government backed loans
Quite a bit of which is never repaid http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-26688018 |
... none of which is in any way relevant. Students get maintenance support because following a course of study does not pay a wage. A job does pay a wage.
"State support" (within the bounds of what is affordable) for students who choose to study until the age of 21 is not controversial - any more than "state support" for those in further education between 16 and 18 would be.