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why oh why?
I'm applying for Uni to start this September and have been offered a conditional place (thankfully). But, I have been amazed to find that you can get a bursary for this and a bursary for that and a maintenance grant etc etc. I was just wondering why the Government don't put this money back into the system and make tuition…
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becoming 18....
when my son becomes 18 (hes in full time work) how much will he be expected to pay for council tax and rent to the council? both me and his dad are on income support/disability so we get the full rebate for both..... anyone had any experience on this please? thanks
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Dole / None-working fund (yes, free money)
Students CAN get unemployment benefit (the dole) - about £40 weekly. You can only recieve it *out* of the Student loan period - even if you DO NOT recieve a student loan, because you are classed as still being eligible for a loan. So, say the loan runs out July 24th and your academic year (and loan) for the following year…
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Crazy Rent Increase!
When choosing a new flat to live in for the next academic year - price is obviously a big issue. I found a flat and the landlord represenative stated that the price would be 103 odd quid a week for 2 people. We put down a reservation fee of £126 and paid the installment for the car parking space on the belief we would be…
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Gap year students and fees
Does anyone here know their way around the rules for which students count as gap year students and therefore don't have to pay fees? I'm totally at sea here. My son has got a deferred place for Birmingham uni for Sept 06, and I really don't want to be paying fees just for putting a tick in the wrong box on the forms...
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Smile Student/Current account
Has anyone any experience of a Smile Student Account becoming a current? Mine's shortly coming to the end of its one year's 0% overdraft and I just wanted to know: 1. Is the OD limit reduced immediately? 2. What's the interest charge like? 3. Is the first £500 0% which seems to be one of Smile's selling points? (Possible…
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Maintenance grant/loan & WFTC
Hi, Son goes to Uni in September (hopefully!) and completely out of character I'm trying to plan ahead. Looking at the forms for student loans/maintenance etc. to try and work out how much I'll have to fund his studying (partying? !). I can't seem to find out if WFTC is counted as 'income'? Anyone know? And what about…
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Student Loan charges
Have noticed several threads about banks charging unfair amounts for financial misdemeanors, i.e. exceeding overdraft, etc. My question is: Are the SLC guilty of a similar offence? In my experience the SLC make amazing blunders, like being unable to defer two loans under different numbers, paying money into the wrong loan…
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Tax, National Insurance entitlement query
Hi, could someone please clarify my situation as i am a bit confused! I am currently in the 2nd year of my degree and work 8 hours a week earning £6.10 an hour which is about £50 for the day. What i would like to know are the conditions for how much national insurance i should be paying and whether or not i should be…
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Child care grant entitlement for students?
I know about the child care grant you can apply for if you are a student (instead of applying through the child tax credits system), and that you can get up to 85% of child care costs paid for. But, all I can find out is that it is for students with a 'low household income'. Does anyone have a clue at what kind of income…
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Earn upto £3,500 for 30 minutes work!!! 'Access to Learning Fund'
Hi, I'm until very recently was a manager of a University Advice Centre & also an Education & Welfare officer so you might be interested to know that there is FREE money available to quite a few students upto a maximum of £3,500 per academic year. Most students at some point will have heard of the 'hardship fund'. This was…
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Am I Entitled?
hi . im currently a studetn on a HNC engineering course. however, i am on day release from work, as i work full time, and only do 10 hrs a week, not 16hrs which ive heard mentioned before. i am also married, 2.4 kids, mortgage etc.... so, i am asking, is there anything i am entitled to claim, get discount on etc, that i…
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Student Loan/SAAS Question
Hi, I've completed a BSc in Computing last August and have applied to do a PGDE in Secondary Teaching - which is all good. When I was 17 I moved out almost straight after 6th Year; into a place of my own (troubles with parents) So I went throught the first two years of Uni; not taking out a loan - just working two jobs.…
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Please help,I need advice on student funding
Hi I aim to be in college in august as a mature student and need advice. I am currently my fathers carer and receive a carers allowance, I want to know if I should give up this allowance (still looking after him of course) in order to receive the bursary that I was offered. Any advice would be greatly received. :confused:…
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Help! postgraduate wanting to study medicine
Hi My son is in his 2nd year of a biomedical science degree. He is going to apply to study medicine starting September 2007.He is applying for both the 4 year fast track and the 5 year course. He will be a postgraduate and will have had 3 years of student loans and a little bit of help from our local LEA with fees. Can…
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15-16 year old bank account
My son will be 16 in June, he is starting a course at college after leaving school this year and will be on an apprenticeship (hopefully) he needs to open a bank account to have his money paid into. Whats the best one for his age?
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Duplicate Award Certificate
Hi, Ive applied for a PGDE course and need my Higher Results to show Ive passed Higher English, is there any way I can get a dupliacte award letter? Thanks
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Nursing Placement Parking & Travel Costs
Does anyone know if Student Nurses get a parking permit or anything when they are on placements in Hospitals? And is it easy to get anything for petrol costs for this?
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daughter wants to study in america
my daughter has it into her head she wants to study in texas - how do i find out what is involved in helping her if this is really what she wants to do?
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Will she be a student or not???
My wife is currently a stay at home mum and is contemplating doing a course at the Open University. Is there a minimum amount of hours that someone has to study to be classed as a student? Just wandering if this will make us eligible for the 25% discount for council tax.
