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Recommendation 37
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The Department must act to stem the decline in part-time higher education.
Recommendation
The Department must act to stem the decline in part-time higher education. Promoting access for part-time students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds must be a priority. Means-tested fee grants should be instated for part-time students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds who study courses in priority skill areas. Maintenance support should be extended to all part-time students whether face-to- face or distance.
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Government Response
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