Applications and entrance requirements fall as Australian student debt rises.

Authors :: Maslen, Geoff
Source :: Times Higher Education Supplement. 1/27/2006, Issue 1727, p12-13. 2p.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: This article reports that Australian universities experienced declines in numbers of applications from home and international students, as of January 2006. The declines are attributed to the 2004 decision to allow universities to increase Higher Education Contribution Scheme charges. The consequences of the application declines are discussed.