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Credit cushy schooling? (4,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

easy terms

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'credit' is the definition.
(type of payment through credit)

'cushy schooling?' is the wordplay.
'cushy' becomes 'easy' (similar in meaning).
'schooling?' becomes 'terms' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'easy'+'terms'='EASY TERMS'

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(Other definitions for easy terms that I've seen before include "Teachers may prefer these" , "popular with students, no doubt" , "popular with schoolchildren" , "Students won't be stretched by these" , "financial incentives" .)

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