SFS chairman Jacob Färnert writes a reply to Liberal students' debate article.
Regardless of what Liberal students portray, the reality is that the student finance system does not prevent students from working. Students can always work alongside their studies. It is rather a question of whether you will receive a government grant at the same time.
Liberal students state in their manifesto that the welfare state should prioritize the groups with the greatest need and that grants should be means-tested. However, when it comes to student aid, they argue directly against that line – that students should be able to have high incomes from work and still receive the same grant.
SFS believes that work Working alongside your studies should be an option, but not a necessity, to be able to finance your studies. It is unfortunate that so many students are forced to work alongside their studies to make ends meet. The student finance system needs to be developed to cover a reasonable standard of living.
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