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please pharapharse this by making it a nice essay remember not include introduction and conclusion but cover everything on the text Financial stress is a big problem for many university students, especially at the University of the Free State and in South Africa, where economic inequality is large.
Cost of tuition, books, and materials: Many students find it hard to pay for tuition, textbooks, and for a computer or reliable internet. If these costs are not paid, students may skip classes, delay assignments, or drop out.
Accommodation, food, and living expenses: Students who live away from home have extra costs — residence fees, rent, transport, and meals. Some students cannot always afford three meals a day or a good place to study. This money pressure causes stress and hurts their school work.
Funding delays or insufficiency: In South Africa, many students rely on state funding (for example NSFAS) or bursaries. When funding is late or not enough, the risk gets worse. Some students are forced to leave university or to take part-time work that clashes with their studies.
Work obligations / part-time jobs: Students who must work to support themselves or their families may have less time to study or attend classes. This increases their chance of falling behind.
Cost of tuition, books, and materials: Many students find it hard to pay for tuition, textbooks, and for a computer or reliable internet. If these costs are not paid, students may skip classes, delay assignments, or drop out.
Accommodation, food, and living expenses: Students who live away from home have extra costs — residence fees, rent, transport, and meals. Some students cannot always afford three meals a day or a good place to study. This money pressure causes stress and hurts their school work.
Funding delays or insufficiency: In South Africa, many students rely on state funding (for example NSFAS) or bursaries. When funding is late or not enough, the risk gets worse. Some students are forced to leave university or to take part-time work that clashes with their studies.
Work obligations / part-time jobs: Students who must work to support themselves or their families may have less time to study or attend classes. This increases their chance of falling behind.
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At the University of the Free State and across South Africa, the sharp divide in economic circumstances makes financial pressure a pervasive concern for many students. The burden of meeting study-related expenses can undermine academic focus and threaten students’ ability to remain enrolled.
High costs for tuition, textbooks, and essential technology frequently strain student finances. When fees for registration, learning materials, or a reliable computer and internet connection are unaffordable, learners may miss lectures, fall behind on assignments, or be forced to interrupt or abandon their studies altogether.
Living away from home adds another layer of expense. Residence fees, rent, transport and meal costs quickly accumulate, and for some students basic needs such as three regular meals or a quiet place to revise are not always guaranteed. These daily financial worries create persistent stress that diminishes concentration and academic performance.
Dependence on external funding heightens vulnerability. Many students rely on state support schemes (for example, NSFAS) or bursaries; when payments are delayed or insufficient, the financial gap widens. Such funding shortfalls can compel students to defer their studies or seek alternatives that compromise their educational progress.
To manage immediate survival, some students take on part-time or full-time work, juggling employment with academic commitments. The resulting time constraints and fatigue reduce the opportunity to attend classes, engage with coursework, or study effectively, increasing the risk of falling behind and undermining long-term academic success.
High costs for tuition, textbooks, and essential technology frequently strain student finances. When fees for registration, learning materials, or a reliable computer and internet connection are unaffordable, learners may miss lectures, fall behind on assignments, or be forced to interrupt or abandon their studies altogether.
Living away from home adds another layer of expense. Residence fees, rent, transport and meal costs quickly accumulate, and for some students basic needs such as three regular meals or a quiet place to revise are not always guaranteed. These daily financial worries create persistent stress that diminishes concentration and academic performance.
Dependence on external funding heightens vulnerability. Many students rely on state support schemes (for example, NSFAS) or bursaries; when payments are delayed or insufficient, the financial gap widens. Such funding shortfalls can compel students to defer their studies or seek alternatives that compromise their educational progress.
To manage immediate survival, some students take on part-time or full-time work, juggling employment with academic commitments. The resulting time constraints and fatigue reduce the opportunity to attend classes, engage with coursework, or study effectively, increasing the risk of falling behind and undermining long-term academic success.