Remittances sent by Moroccans living abroad play a significant role in reducing inequalities in access to higher education, according to a recent study. The research, which analyzed data from Moroccan households, found that families receiving remittances are more likely to send their children to university.
The study highlights that these financial flows help alleviate budget constraints, enabling students from lower-income backgrounds to pursue tertiary education. This effect is particularly pronounced for students from rural areas and for women, who often face greater barriers to higher education.
While remittances are not a panacea for all educational disparities, the findings suggest they serve as an important complement to public policies aimed at widening university access. The authors recommend that policymakers consider the role of migration and remittances in educational planning.
