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Getting a student loan for putting in ISA?
Hello, I'm due to start univeristy in September 2006 and am in a good postion where I don't actually need to take out a student loan (maintenance). I was wondering, is it possible to take out a student loan anyway then stash it away in and ISA...and finally pay it back as soon as the three-year degree programme finishes?…
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Are there any Biomedical science students here?
Just out of interest are there any Biomedical science students in this forum? If so what discipline are hoping to pursue? can u guys enlighten me on how i can gain work experince?
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Using NUS Card at PizzaHut
Anyone tried to use their NUS card at Pizzahut to get the 20% off? They do various takeaway deals, and when I tried to use my card I was told the card cannot be used with any other offer. As far as I can see, this only relates to buffet, and not a takeaway offer they have. They do for £14 any large, garlic bread and a…
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Car Hire 18+
Hi, Quick question, does anyone know any car hire company that offers car hire for students, or for people of 18 years old. I am 19 and have held a clean license for just a little under 2 years, is there anywhere I can hire a car from here in the south england (eastbourne - brighton area) If anyone could give me contact…
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How to tell parents moving in with boyfriend! (not moneysaving, just lifesaving :x)
Hi there.. Feels like Im spamming the forum a bit, but obviously I'm quite anxious/excited as, as you've seen in my other post, my girlfriends moving in with me in september. My parents are fine with it, but her parents might not be. She was going to go to uni, then decided not to, then decided she'd live with me. All her…
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Assistance required! In hunt of Laser printer
Hi I'm a new member! I wondering does anyone know of the cheapest laser jet printer around, so far i've found a HP LJ at £122.75 which includes usb cable and free delivery. But yet i'n not content because the name suggests yes im a poverty stricken student so please help.......
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Cheapest bottled water, whilst out shopping?
For the times you forget to take a bottle of water, what's the best bargain bottled water you've bought whilst out shopping in London? sommerfield to bottes of water for 21p but they are big 2Litre bottles and akward to carry around Many supermarkets do them for 39p -ish - reasonable? Certainly better than £1 charged by…
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Would you spend money on Botox?
So are there any old students on here (25+). Male or female, would you consider paying for botox (£300 every 3 months!) i personally think it's a bit pointless - it only prevents facial expression wrinkles. Your skin will still age and dry out You need to excercise, eat healthily and moisturise (if you can be bothered)…
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Students - save money on drugs!
I was paying a fortune for NHS prescription at £6.50 a pop. If you get regular prescriptions, it's well worth getting the prescription prepayment card - I think mine was £93.50 for a year (or something like that) I get so many drugs - it's well worth it
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Going to the cinema - a waste of money?
It's going to be on DVD soon. If you rent online from lovefilm.com or screenselect.com it's way cheaper hmm.. but then you don't get the cinema experience But, do you care? (or you can download it from the internet)
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Getting the muchies - save money
So when I was in first year, I used to engage in activities that made me very hungry and crave chocolate, cake, crisps and other food :D :D Inevitably, we'd all go and spend a fortune at the vending machines. It really is so much cheaper to buy multipacks from the supermarket, corner shops just charge so much - daylight…
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Loo Roll - what's the point in 'luxury' toilet paper?!?
so in the supermarket, there is a billion options - they all look identical Some are even 'quilted' or have 'aloe vera' .. kinda makes me laugh Is there any point in paying more? For kitchen towels, I think Bounty is okay (bit more pricey? but absorbs more)
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Student alternative to ikea?
Hihi Well when me and the girlfriend move in in september, we're going to need to do up the house a lil bit.. dont need much, a desk here or there, a nice double bed, a chair or 2 etc etc We're thinking of going to ikea for the fun of us as a couple going to ikea to choose our decorations together :D Not sure on how…
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Graduate and a student account at the same time.
I was wondering if it is possible to have a graduate and a student account at the same time and therefore reap the rewards that both have to offer. I already have a graduate account with tsb but they say once you have graduated you cannot go back to a student account which seems a bit unfair. I am about to re-enter…
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Best mature student account
I was going to go for the Natwest student account but the rail card is for young persons only (because older students won't struggle either will they.... :mad:) so what is the best account to go for (freebie wise) for a mature student?
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art id
is the number given just for one person loan details?my daughter recently got loan and we were given id,now second daughter has applied,do we put same id on her application for loan,thanks
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living cost loan with nhs bursary
my daughter will be entitled to bursary on nursing diploma,can anyone tell me how much loan for living costs she will be entitled to,the accomodation is £3,000
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Can I go on the 'dole'?
I'v worked all year on a student placement and earnt a decent bit of money. However my placement is now over and i'm due to go back to University at the end of September, start of October. I'm not able to start a part time job now either (away on holiday for 3 weeks so unlikely anywhere will take me) so I'm I able to go on…
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getting a macbook
Hi, I just wanted to ask, I am saving to buy an Apple MacBook. I am 16 and will be starting in college this September. However, what I wanted to know was about the education area of the apple website. I can get onto it by saying I am linked to my college and have seen the prices there. However, I wanted to see if anyone…
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Mature Student (Scotland) Need Financial and Personal Advice
Hi, I'm due to start in September at glasgow uni studying dentistry (5 years) My background: I have already got (and received funding for) an Honours Degree in Computing Science. I am separated with two kids who I see for two nights a week. I have just (today) sold my marital home and will have 40% of the proceeds of that…
