Students from St Mary's University College were amongst those who held a demonstration at Stormont last week.
The Student Movement in the North of Ireland, NUS-USI, highlighted the "compelling" reasons why abolition of 'top-up fees' must be an urgent priority for Stormont politicians.
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) supported the demonstration at Stormont last Monday calling for the abolition of Variable Tuition Fees in the North.
Harry Jones, the President of the Students' Union at St Mary's, said it is important that the voices of students are heard.
"It was important to take part in the demonstration because students are facing financial burdens such as the cost of accommodation and the cost of living. The last thing they need is fees and if Scotland can do it why can't we?"said Harry.
"The fact that students are going to university means that they are bettering the Northern Ireland economy. They are coming out of university with degrees which contribute to the growth of the economy. Should they be penalised for doing that?" he asked.
NUS-USI President, Katie Morgan, said: "Top-up fees of £9,000 for three years' education are contributing to unacceptable levels of hardship for Northern Ireland's undergraduates. After finishing university and entering the workforce, student loan repayments condemn young people to live on the breadline for years and years."
She added that top-up fees make the prospect of higher education even less affordable. "These additional fees act as a major deterrent to non wealthy school leavers who are thinking of going to university."