Young Britons could soon be reluctant to participate in higher education if graduate contributions are increased, according to one industry observer. The Russell Group of universities claimed this week that the plan is the "only viable and fair way to secure the future of the UK's world-class higher education systems". However, Johnny Rich, editor of university guide Push.co.uk, claimed that the move would be the final straw for potential degree students who are already concerned about the level of debt they would incur in higher education. "We all need students, we all need graduates - this is not a whinge on behalf of students about how poor they are," he said. "This is an economic argument for why students may be at the end of their tether when it comes to what they can be expected to contribute to the cost of higher education." Mr Rich added that the average graduate is now about £23,500 in debt, meaning an increasing number of degree hopefuls may simply say 'no' to attending university. Last week, Janet Beer, chair of the University Alliance mission group, told the Guardian that she is fully behind the plan to increase the graduate contribution scheme.
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