ASG research findings on cost of education refuted

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published January 17, 2018

Research claiming the cost of education in Australia has soared 61 per cent over the past decade, with many families spending more than $547,414 has been slammed by education experts and peak bodies.

The research was conducted by education financial services organisation Australian Scholarships Group (ASG), and was reported on by metropolitan media ...

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