The Scottish Government has been told that financial support for students during the summer is urgently needed to help them through the cost of living crisis.
NUS Scotland president Matt Crilly said the poorest students could fall into poverty if a summer support payment is not introduced imminently.
According to NUS Scotland research conducted earlier this year, 54 per cent of students find it difficult to cope financially over the summer months. The survey of more than 3,500 students also found that essential bills and the cost of living are particularly tough for students to manage, with 17 per cent of respondents saying rent was difficult to pay, followed by food at 16 per cent and utilities at 15 per cent.
