Student associations say students are being forced into more work and turning to food banks,  as rents rise.

The student loan for living costs and student allowance rose by $20 from April 1.

It follows a $25 weekly increase in Budget 2022.

Union of Students' Associations President Ellen Dixon says there are landlords and property managers that monitor those financial changes.

She says there's a difference between mum and dad landlords and those in property management companies who follow those trends.

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Student associations say students are being forced into more work and turning to food banks,  as rents rise.
The student loan for living costs and student allowance rose by $20 from April 1.
It follows a $25 weekly increase in Budget 2022.
Union of Students' Associations President Ellen Dixon says there are landlords and property managers that monitor those financial changes.
She says there's a difference between mum and dad landlords and those in property management companies who follow those trends.
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