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Student MoneySaving

Archives for August 2006

Student debt prevents emmigration?
Does my student debt count as a debt to prevent emmigrating to Australia? I know outstanding debts effects the point system but does the SLC debt count? What about other counties? In general the SLC debt is a bit unclear as sometimes it's considered debt and sometimes it isn't.
Studying for CIMA
Hi, i'm not sure if this is the right place to post i was wondering if it was possible to study for CIMA accounting qualifications whilst at uni...i'm doing a degree in finance accounting and management anyway which exempts me from some exams (even though i may not be exempt until i fully graduate) Can you get weekend…
Students read this
Now that it costs such a lot of money to get a degree and many of you will be graduating with huge debts, did you know that where you study and what you study has a direct effect on your employability? My daughter-in-law is in the HR dept of a big firm in London and she was telling me that they only recruit from certain…
Connections Card? Cash in now!!!!!!
For all those 6th form students who have the connections card (im not sure how many areas run this but bracknell forest is one scheme) its time to start using up your points as today is the last day you can earn them and they have to be used before the end of next February when the scheme closes down!!! If you don't think…
Bad student "deals"
I was in my local TESCO tonight and they have a new range entitled "Student". It was obviously trying to break the student market in a themed way, indeed a closer look at the price labels saw it labled as "lifestyle" products. That said, the prices were over and above their equivalent goods found elsewhere in the store,…
Account for mature student
Im going to college to do a Btec course, are there any accounts for students who are at college
Special Support Grant & Tuition Grant Question
I have just found out that I have got my loans and grants for September but I have been given a Special Support Grant instead of a Maintenance Grant. I can't claim any benefits as my earnings are too high (!) for benefits purposes but are nil for student support purposes. Can I still get a bursary from the college as I'm…
EMA accounts...
Im just about to start college next week and i need to open a bank account for my EMA, everywhere i look says i need to be 18 to open an account. All the student accounts ive looked at say you must be 18 to open the account, i suppose its because with me being 17 they still see me as a child. does anyone know of what type…
Anyone without a passport or driving licence trying to open a student account?
went to 4 banks today (HSBC, Lloyds TSB, Barclays and Natwest) asked to open a student bank account- was asked: 'do u have a passport'- i said no ws asked: 'do u have a driving licence'- i said no and i was then told there was nothing they can do this is completely ridiculous! surely banks know not EVERYONE has a passport…
Inland Rev making (more) money off Graduates???
I've already posted this in another forum but will post it here too to see if anyone knows if it's true. If it is then it will make all fellow graduates and students just as mad as it has made me!! The inland revenue deduct money for my student loan off my monthly wage packet- which is fair enough. HOWEVER I have recieved…
Student/graduate bank account
I have just graduated and am just about to start a Legal Practice Course. I have never had a student bank account but Im now looking for an interest free overdraft. Would it be best to get a student bank account, would i be able to get one as im not an undergraduate student? Or would it be best to get a graduate account,…
Has anyone had any experience with ICS Home Learning?
Hiya, I'm thinking of picking up an extra A Level with ICS, but thought I'd grab any opinions I could from anyone who has experience of studying with them. :smiley:
Any computer discounts that aren't dell?
Any student discounts on computer stuff? I'm looking to Build my own computer, very high specs, probably somewhere near top of the range, as it needs to run some fairly complex CAD software and I need rendering time to not be a zillion hours. Is there anywhere that does components, or will do a top-range but customised…
students pay NI???
Should students pay National Insurance? I am paying about twenty quid a week, of what i think is national insurance and it sucks.
can i get my overdraft BEFORE i start uni?
can somebody tell me if it is possible to get an overdraft before you're actually at uni- i would really like one now before i go off to uni as i've heard student loans, grants and bursuries wont actually be handed over until you've started at uni do i just open an account and apply for an overdraft there and then- if so…
Presentation tips???
I have to do a presentation when I get back to college for an hour on anxiety and panic attacks. I can cope with researching the facts because its just gathering the facts and putting them in some order but I don't know how to present it. I've never done a presentation before and would like some tips on making it…
Dell - Student Computer Initiative
Dell state that students are able to get their computers at up to 25% reduction via their university or via the HSBC online banking site if a customer. This entitles you to a cheap computer with next day repairs, Microsoft Office etc and can be preloaded with the universities software prior to dispatch. Sounds an excellent…
Dell - Sudent Computer Initiative
Dell state that students are able to get their computers at up to 25% reduction via their university or via the HSBC online banking site if a customer. This entitles you to a cheap computer with next day repairs, Microsoft Office etc and can be preloaded with the universities software prior to dispatch. Sounds an excellent…
Student Credit Card
Does such a credit card exist please? I do not want a credit card for "credit" as it were butto have some protection when making telephone internet purchases etc. Can anyone recommend please? Any 0% interest for students?
Confused by Open university Financial support!
Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help, I have been looking on the open universtiy website and applied for the level 1 health and social care, The ready reckoner says i'm entitled to full course funding, it also says i may be entitled to £250 towards a pc, up to £2000 allowance for DS, plus £250 towards study expenses - is…

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