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Salient. Newspaper of the Victoria University Students' Association. Vol 42 No. 11. May 28 1979

What the $1500 Fee Means

What the $1500 Fee Means

Dear Editor,

It was a heart-breaking day for all overseas students when Mr Muldoon announced the discrimination fees for overseas students.

Unfortunately most overseas student do not have wealthy parents but come from middle class background. Bear in mind I only have to pay about two hundred dollars for university fees next year. I came to do high school this year with the meagre savings from my parents. My father earns about five hundred Malaysian dollars (N.Z. $200) per month and two of my younger brothers are still in high school being supported by my father.

Last week, we were told to pay $1500 for a year to get into University. I know that my father definitely cannot send me to university. My dream of getting tertiary education was shattered.

What shall I do now? I have been so incoherent and disintegrated for the last few days that I can't sleep nor study. What am I going to tell my parents in my next letter about the bad news that I may have to go home soon.

Your's sincerely,

High School Student.