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HSBC second year overdraft
Hello, I am starting my second year of university in September. My overdraft is currently £750 and I was wondering if it will automatically be increased in my second year?
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Childcare Grant Calculator?
Hi, My husband and I are currently looking into the financial logistics of me going back to uni in Sept 2015 to do a PGCE as I am being made redundant this year We have three children who will be 3, 5 & 7 by September 2015. (Currently 2, 4 & 6) Does anyone know if there is a Childcare Grant Calculator online for 2015 or…
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Looking into going to college
Hi, Cutting to the chase, I am looking to go to college to study a HFED (HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION DIPLOMA) this Sept for a year to then hopefully progress to a nursing degree at uni. I know there is a 24+ loan that will pay for the course i would want to study. I am 32 so would be a mature student with no kids or…
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Back-to-school discounts available
[FONT="]MacX Back-to-School Gift Pack is an all-in-one software package that can rip and convert all DVDs to any videos, convert HD and SD videos, download YouTube videos, record & edit videos, make photo slideshow, stream video & audio to iPhone, iPad, Android via WiFi and 3G/4G network. [/FONT] [FONT="]It is…
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Which Which Park & Ride drops me closest to Leicester Uni? Advice please.
I'm starting Leicester Uni in September but won't be living in Leicester. My plan is to drive to one of the Park & Rides and then bus it into the city centre and walk to uni. I did a timing recce today using the Enderby P&R. Travel and walking time was ok but I'm wondering if I'd be better using one of the other P&Rs? From…
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body shop free student love your body card
In Ipswich in the window of the bodyshop was a notice for students (same as last year) saying that they can have a free love your body card if they show their student card instore. Nothing on the body shop site I can find. it may be nationwide I don't know. but the card gives a 5pound gift on your birthday and money off…
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Accounts for phd students
Hi Does anyone know what student type accounts there are for full time PhD students? Are you eligible for the ones undergrads usually get with all the freebies and benefits? Thanks Cats
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Student (PGCE) and Council Tax
I am starting a PGCE in September and the placement is far away from my home town, therefore, I will be renting a flat within the area of my placement. Will I have to pay council tax? Also, My girlfriend will be staying a few weekends with me, will this be an issue? Thank you!
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Starting PGCE, should I take a loan from student finance?
Hi, I am starting a PGCE in September and have been told I could apply for student finance. I am in a lucky position where I do not really need the finance (I have savings and a bursary for the course) and any loan would go straight into my savings (maybe towards a house in a few years). My question is, would it still make…
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Moving Abroad... Cancelling My Phone Contract?
I'm 4 months into a 24 month Orange(EE) contract... I wouldn't have signed to renew my phone contract if i knew i would be moving abroad but this oppertunity came about so suddenly. i leave in september, as i'm going to be abroad for well ever. i dont need an english phone contract. but if i come out i would have to fork…
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FIFTEEN HUNDRED QUID A MONTH FOR TUITION (think about it)
This week and the next one or two are when first year students will be headed home after finishing their exams. I never was brilliant at Maths but I got some A levels in it once. Seems these students barely got started 6 months ago. £1,500 per month is more than many of them can dream of taking home at any time in the…
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Mature PT Student Loan
Hi, as my username suggests I'm a aspiring mature student! I want to study for degree part-time starting Oct 2014. It would take 6 years to complete. I want to apply for student loan. I'm under 60 and work full time at the moment and earn over repayment threshold £21k. When I complete the degree, I'll still be under 60 but…
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Student Bank Overdraft
My son has a student bank overdraft. He graduated a year ago. His account is about to default to an account with interest. He has researched graduate accounts but is being given the runaround and told he has to pay off his overdraft before he can get another interest free account. What advice can you give?
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Student finance - is my estimate too big?
Hello, I'm wondering if anybody can help me. I'm a returning student and will be going into my 3rd year (not my final year) this September. Had my estimate through for student finance which is as follows: Tuition fee loan: £9000 (normal) Maintenance loan: £5710 Plus maintenance grant: £3387 =Total maintenance amount:…
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Paid and registered for OU module - deferring
I've paid out of my own for my next OU module. I don't know if I'm actually going to be able to do it now though due to being constantly ill and being told it's nothing,:mad: Anyone know what happens with my fees (which I paid for myself) if I withdraw? Can I defer, or do I withdraw and then just reapply next year?
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Eating on campus for free!
Hey! I go to Uni of Sheffield and have found a great way to save money on my lunches. I signed up to The Mystery Dining Company recently, book a few visits for on campus, take a friend, have lunch and then just fill in the report at home (probably when I should be doing my diss!). They reimburse the cost of my lunch. Me…
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financial support for EU student intending to study A-levels?
I'm a nineteen-year-old blind student from Hungary hoping to start my A-levels at Truro College this coming September. I come from a single-parent family with no income whatever. As I found out yesterday, as a full time student I won't be entitled to any benefits when I arrive in England, so I'm desperately trying to find…
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Student Overdraft
Hi guys, just wondering if I can get a Barclay's student overdraft even though I don't start university until the 15th September? Also any advice/recommendations on what bank is best for a student? Thanks
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Balance transfers for a struggling student
Hi, I have returned to study as a mature student to train as a nurse in London and I'm currently almost 2 years through a 3 year course, and struggling. I do receive a bursary from the NHS, but at £500 a month it doesn't even quite cover my rent here. I am able to do some part time work, but due to the nature of the course…
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Student bank overdrafts
My son has a student bank overdraft. He graduated a year ago. His account is about to default to an interest paying account. He has researched graduate accounts but is being given the runaround and told that he has to pay off his overdraft before they will give him a new interest free account. what advice can you give?