New statistics from the Halifax on student debt should be of particular interest to young people intending to take their education further by going to University.
Amongst the many figures listed from the group, they highlight the fact that over half of student currently at university take on a part time job to ensure they don't fall too far into debt.
a spokesperson for Halifax commented in response to the findings: "Our advice to students is to budget carefully and to shop around for the best financial deals."