image sourced from original article at Millions of students across England are leaving university with debts exceeding £50,000, and in some cases more than £100,000. For many graduates, the burden continues to grow as interest accumulates, particularly for those unable to keep up with repayments.
A new episode of Sky News Explains examines how the student loan system operates and why so many young people feel trapped by long-term debt. The report takes a detailed look at where the borrowed money goes and how the structure of repayments can leave balances rising rather than shrinking.
The investigation highlights the financial pressures facing a generation of graduates and questions whether the current system is sustainable for students funding their higher education.
