Assessment of Post-Secondary Institutions' Preparedness to Deal with Student Withdrawal Due to Financial Hardship

Abstract

With the growing demand for skilled workers in the labor market who possess high academic capabilities, it is not surprising that the presence of undergraduate graduates is required in almost every industry and corner of Indonesia. However, a major issue is the lack of financial strength among young Indonesians to complete their undergraduate studies. Therefore, President Joko Widodo recently requested that the Indonesian government review the student loan program to address this issue