"We would urge students to speak to their university welfare departments and student union welfare officers, " it said.

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The cost for even the largest athletics department would be negligible, yet history has shown time and again that a new weight room, scoreboard or better offensive coordinator are far more important than the welfare of student-athletes.

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"We consider this preferable not only for the institution but for the welfare of the individual student, as it prevents dropouts and disruption part way through a course, " he said.

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"We consider this preferable not only for the institution but for the welfare of the individual student, as it prevents drop-outs and disruption part way through a course", a spokesman said.

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Having a variety of different institution types that serve a diverse student base is a plus for consumer choice and welfare, especially given that students have differences in their abilities, preferences and constraints for postsecondary education.

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Unfortunately, we have to acknowledge that if TANF and student loans were effective by themselves, all of the welfare mothers would now be in positions similar to nurses, scientists, etc.

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Amelia Lee, welfare officer at the University of Manchester's Student Union says the problem lies with the stereotypical perception residents have of students.

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