Plaid Cymru plans to 'write-off' tuition debt for students who work in Wales post-graduation

Welsh students who decide to work in Wales after graduating could benefit from tuition fee debt write-off of up to £6,000 a year, according to new plans unveiled by Plaid Cymru.

Plaid say that under their 'Learning Bond', students would benefit from debt relief and the Welsh economy would benefit from attracting skilled workers into the labour market.

Currently Welsh students pay £3,810 a year in tuition fees, with the Welsh Government paying the rest, wherever in the UK they study. But opponents say only those who stay in Wales should receive support.

Megan Boot has been talking to students from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David about the issue:

Plaid wouldn't provide a grant to students for their tuition fee - as is the current situation - with students only getting money towards that cost if they returned to Wales. Labour have described it as a 'tax on aspiration'.

The National Union of Students (NUS) have welcomed Plaid Cymru's aim of encouraging students to live and work in Wales, but don't think their policy is the way to do this.

The question of how to pay for student tuition fees and living costs is expected to be a big issue in the forthcoming election.

The Welsh Government are already reviewing the situation but there is criticism from many of the parties about their current position.

The Liberal Democrats believe funding should focus on the cost of living through a 'Student Living Support Grant', whilst the Conservatives think the model for higher education funding in Wales should be changed with a focus on living support.