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Student MoneySaving

Archives for May 2007

Can I have 2 student current a/c?
I wont really be doing it for the overdrafts:rotfl:. One would be for student loan payments (halifax) and the other for income from parents (RBS), will I be able to do this? And is there some way that the banks will be able to find out and close their accounts?
Withdrawal from uni- overpayment of grant
Hi, I withdrew from uni at the end of april this year for personal reasons. The Student Loans Company have already paid the maintenance loan and grant to which I was entitled. However, last week they sent me a letter saying that I now owe them £950 as a grant overpayment. For one I cant pay this as it has already been…
DSA for a 2nd Degree?
I am in the last year of my (part-time) degree. I have received a DSA for the last 6 years. The DSA consisted of computer, help with scanning & reading materials, dyslexia support etc etc. (as well as extra time in exams, flexible deadlines etc). I will be starting another degree course next year. I have already…
Leaving Uni - what happens to my student accounts?
I have been offered a fantastic job thats good money and suits my life with h2b and our mortgage so I am leaving uni at the end of this year (yr 2) and doing my 3rd year with OU paid for by my new employer. However, I was wondering what would happen to my student accounts when I leave and I can't find any information on…
Student accounts - worth bothering with?
I'm (hopefully!) going to university this year, and was wondering if it was worth bothering to open a student bank account? Currently, I have a LTSB savings account and a LTSB current account, with full debit card/chequebook/cheque guarantee facilities, but no overdraft since I've not found the need for one. I'm happy with…
Postgraduate MSc
Hey guys, Not sure if I've posted this in the right place - but could do with your expert advice. Last year I graduated with a 2:1 in Marketing Management. Struggled to find a job, became disheartened and felt confused about what I wanted to do. Was eventually offered a job that I turned down, because it was in an industry…
Help with Dissertation!
Hi there, I need to generate some ideas on which to base my dissertation, currently studying Biomedical Sciences. Any ideas or advice would b gretaly appreciated.
Needed Urgent information
Hello I am a needy student. I want to generate money at quick time to cope up with study expenses. Can anyone give me few ways to earn genuine money online?
Guaranteed Overdraft On Student Account
First post on these here forums so please forgive me if this is a tired subject already. I have just received a rejection letter from Halifax for a student account based on my credit rating. I'm not sure what I'm meant to do to get the required credit score. I'm about to be a student for heaven's sake. Anyway...best to…
Claiming back 'year in industry' tax?
Hi I am currently taking a 'year in industry' (or sandwich year) in the middle of my university course. My salary for the year is £14,000 and the year runs August-August whereas the Tax year runs April - April. This means that for the 2007-08 tax year i will be earning about £5800 but i think that i can earn up to £5,035…
University in London
Youngest daughter is getting ready for uni applications. She would love to go to London (pref Kings - English) but is really worried about the cost of accommodation after the first year. Could any London students please give an indication of how much it costs you to rent and what you get for that. Thanks.
Dyslexic funding / laptops
Hi all My daughter is starting uni in london (central St Martin's art college) and she's dyslexic, she'll really need an apple mac and it's impossible for me to fund as I'm a single partent it's hard enought funding her myself during her foundation year. Does anyone know where she could get any funding towards a laptop or…
Unauthorised overdraft
Hiya, I have a student account with Halifax, I've reached my 0% overdraft limit (2750) and have to pay 1,600 to estate agents for my new flat, i do already have 700 of it, but there's no way to get the rest. I'll be paying by my card on chip and pin (Visa) and i was just wondering if it'll go through and just go onto an…
help me find a MSc course...
Hey all, Any help appreciated! Right I am after a course which includes CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply) full accreditation. It would be in either Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management etc. (all similar, many variations of titles). I want the qualifications to work as an International Buyer. I…
Studen Loan for acting school
My 22 year old daughter has finished her degree course and has now been offered a place at the New Yorks School of Film and Television at a cost of £15k per year. Are there any student loans available to help finance this......for more detailed information, see my message in the LOANS secion. Any help gratefully received.…
Help the unaware student! please xx
I'm starting university in Oct and currently have a current account with RBS and have recently opened a mini cash ISA. I'm now interested in Martin Lewis' technique of deficit banking where i put my interest free overdraft from a student account into a savings account. So id have to open a student account and possibly…
Free Book of economics notes for the GCE A-Level
Until recently I tutored in economics for the GCE Advanced Level, Edexcel Syllabus. This course is an introductory one and the economic notes would be valuable for those just starting out; those looking for revision material; and possibly students at first year university if the course is not heavily mathematical. I…
son not wanting to move away
My son is due to start uni in 2008,.He is not a mummy's boy by any stretch of imagination, He's been away on numerous school trips and had a great time.The point is he has decided he wants to go to uni in the next city and possibly live at home. I don't want to push him out but on the otherhand i don't want him to miss out…
Paying for halls in advance problem.
Hi I'm writing this on behalf of my girl friend. basically she's applied to uni and just got her offers and accommodation pack from the uni. the problem is that the uni seems to want her to pay for her accommodation before she will receive her student loan. i realize that the 1st idea is to borrow the money from somewhere…
Anyone Has Any Experience Transferring Uni's?
I have been thinking about changing Uni's and making a complete fresh start elsewhere. I just feel that If I stay where I live now I will not does aswell as I would being away from family & friends etc and the hassles that they bring. My problem is I have a partner and a child so would obviosly want them to move with me…

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