Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

No

Yes, but more liability for lower income degrees and minimal to no liability for high income degrees

Yes, but only if they are for profit universities

No, but we should ensure all universities receiving government funded are appropriately regulated with significant penalties for abuse of government funds

I believe the department of education should be held accountable. If kids are taught in school what their degree is able to get them and the average I NC one for that position, then it wouldn’t waste their time or money. More education surrounding specific degrees should be taught in highschool

No, but replace student loans with a higher education levy instead, so that universities get paid a percentage of their alumni's income

No. It is up to the student to determine the consequences of what route of life they go on, and so long it was not due to any outside factors, a default would be their responsibility alone.

Yes, the university should be held accountable, although tertiary education should be free to all citizens and permanent residents of Australia.

No. That is something a student must be aware of. If they default on their loans, that is their fault. But, education costs should be decreased to avoid this.

I feel that universities should only offer degrees that are necessary to getting employment. I.e degrees that won’t be recognised by employers should be abolished as it’s wasting student’s time and money.

Yes, but degrees that don't have a chance of offering an income or meaningful impact on society like gender studies should not be eligible for student loans.

There is no such thing as defaulting on a loan in Australia, you aren't made to repay your debt if you don't earn enough.

Yes, it should be the responsibility of the University to make all degrees affordable. If students can't afford a Uni course, they should be set up with a payment plan and financial aid to pay back the degree.

No, it is a responsibility of a citizen to be financially educated. If they default due to their own choices, it is not the fault of the university for providing what they asked for.

No, and higher education should be free for everyone for their first degree as long as an individual fails no more than one unit

Yes, providing that the degree was priced in a way that was unfair concerning the amount of income expected from pathways from the degree not equating to how much the degree costs.

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If you were given the power to restructure how universities are funded, what would you change and why?

Do you think taking on debt for higher education is worth the opportunities it may provide, or are there better alternatives?

What alternative paths to career success (i.e., trade schools, apprenticeships) do you think are undervalued, and why?

To what extent do you believe universities should be held accountable for the job prospects and earnings of their graduates?

Can you imagine a world where education is treated as a right rather than a privilege? How would that change society?

In your view, who should bear the brunt of student loan debt—the student, the university, or society?

Focus on studying what you are passionate about rather than on the income to become a better individual and professional.

How do you think student loan debt affects your decisions about your future career or life goals?

How do you think student loan debt impacts mental health, and is enough attention given to this issue?

Do you believe that the government should have more responsibility in helping students avoid massive debt? Why or why not?

Yes, by replacing student loans with a higher ed tax levy, used as collateral against callable government tuition loans