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Avoiding student debt

You’re bound to be in debt post-university, but there are ways to avoid being absolutely up to your eyeballs in it. We explain how to earn, save and borrow to lower your student debt.

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You can totally take control of your student finances and still have fun.

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Updated on 29-Sep-2015

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