The student unions LSVb and FNV Young & United are concerned by the fact that more students are borrowing more money. Statistics Netherlands reported that around 70% of students are borrowing money. On average, each student loans €700 per month. The number of students who have student loans increased significantly since the basic study grant was abolished in 2015, according to the statistics office.
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