University students are well rehearsed in juggling work with study, all while being thrifty. But they say the escalating cost of living and housing is forcing some students to drop out and others are facing homelessness. A group of universities is now calling on the Federal Government to help ease the pressure. 

The Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) has submitted its pre-budget paper to the federal government, calling for cost of living assistance for students and an overhauled strategy for international education.

The Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) has congratulated the Albanese Government on its announcement today of an injection of almost $300m into arts, entertainment and culture – the creative industries.