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Most tertiary students combine full-time study with a part-time job but the number of hours they work can mean the difference between completing a degree or dropping out.

A national study of 15 to 25 year olds found a direct relationship between the number of hours worked and reduced completion rates.

We hear from researcher Cain Polidano and student leader Jesse Marshall about the balance between work and study and the role of student income support.