A THIRD of students would consider living at home or skipping meals to cut costs while at university, a poll has found.
The survey, carried out for the Money Advice Service, said on average, students in Scotland expect to graduate with a debt of £12,500. Research showed 31% would consider living at home to avoid piling up debt, while 28% would consider skipping meals and 35% would switch off the central heating. More than a quarter would avoid buying course textbooks.
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