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Investing while being a student
Hi, Do student invest (e.g. in stock, bonds, mutual fund,etc) other than saving? I don't seem to see post of that in the student section. Is it impossible for a student to start investing small? Thanks
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Halifax Student Account?? Confused!
I have just received a letter from Halifax, saying they require a "Letter of Acceptance from your university" to confirm student status before they complete my application for a student account! Now is that the letter you get when you have got your A level results in August or is something I can pull off Ucas website??…
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Bankrupt & about to become a student
Hey just wondered if anyones knows if you can apply for a student bank account if you have declared yourself bankrupt??
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Getting a position after qualifying is it worth just sending out letters even?
I have just finished my Diploma in Counselling and would like to start looking for paid work. There are few jobs in counselling so I know it will not be easy. Does anybody think its worth me writing to the Primary Care Trusts to ask if they have any sessional work available? If so does anybody know of any sites that can…
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How can I avoid HSBC's new graduate interest rates?
Hi all, I have graduated this summer and have baked with HSBC so will thus be affected by there increased charges/interest rates. Does anyone have any ideas on how i can i avoid these charges or know who i can transfer my banking to? I understand that I probably cannot get a graduate account with another bank as I have not…
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Student loan petition - please sign!
Found this over on the freebies board and thought it may get some more signatures over here. Its to stop the interest rates going up dramatically. http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=489489 Enjoy!
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Natwest student account with FREE 5 year Young Persons Rail Card & FREE webcam
Do you need to be in UNI to apply for this? It says: You must be studying:* An undergraduate degree, such as a BA, BSc, LLB or BEd * A post-graduate course, such as a (MSc, MA, PGCE or PhD, etc) * Diploma in Nursing Studies * National Vocational Qualification levels 4 or 5 only (NVQ's) * A BTEC Higher National Diploma…
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Is the ECDL worth it?
Hi there I would agree that ECDL can give you skills you may not get any other way. also I would say that watch out because some (like my college) use a crappy computer based system which tells you you are wrong when you aren't. Also it tells you to do something one way then marks you wrong for doing it that way - so go…
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Immunisation Details
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I've been told to pretend I don't have any qualifications!!!
I went to a lone parent help group at my local job centre today as I would like to get back into full time work (have 3 part time jobs at the moment). A woman offered to devise a CV for me (even though I told her I already have one) and asked me what qualifications I have. I started to go through my A levels, BTEC diplomas…
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Studing in Germany-eek!
So yes, I've just finished the second year of a BA Education Studies with German course at Middlesex, and off to Berlin in September. (Just got the letter this morning, eek!) Has anyone on here ever studied abroad, any tips? Ta! XXX
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Any Ideas how to get a loan without SLC?
Hi all, I just recently graduated from university and now have a place at an American university to do a further degree. Ive been working all summer and i still wont have enough to support myself. As the Student Loans Company only support those at UK universities, money is going to be very short for me. Ive been looking…
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job seekers allowance
hi - went to the job centre yesterday - got a few print outs but would like to know if i'm entitled to jsa whilst i'm looking and waiting. just finished my 2nd year of a 4 year degree. are we allowed to claim?
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Going into Teaching
Hi. This September, I'm starting a full-time PGCE course, which will last a year (Secondary ICT). Bit of background information about me that may / may not be useful: 1) Currently working full-time (have been for last 6.5 years in this job), earning around £22k a year. 2) I have 1 credit card which is currently topped out…
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Help needed for stupid 'charges'
Dear all, I wondering whether you could give you opinion on this matter. Basically my graduation ceremony is on the 18th July, and it seems that my WHOLE family want to come... Aside from myself, I could only purchase four extra 'guest' tickets (at bloomin £20 each!!), but my Grandma desperately wants to come as well. So I…
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Sewing courses
Can anyone suggest where to look for courses that could get my skills up to a professional standard? I was thinking of C&G Level 2/3 Fashion, but can't seem to find anywhere that does it. Needs to be in the Bristol area or distance learning.
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need advice on career development loan
Hi i don't know wether i have posted in the right bit, as i'm new here. Ok a little about my situ, i have recently applied for college and was successful, i am going to be doing an hnc in health care, this is not my first hnc i have done one before 6 years ago, however i have been told that i will not get any funding for…
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Returning to college - Finances / Loans
Hi everyone. I'm 21, and currently employed. However, I'm returning to College in September and am just checking over my finances. I have saved up some cash from working, and have worked out how much I can have each month. I was wondering, though, if anyone knew of any way to get a Student Loan for FE college course? I've…
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Need some help (possible 2nd student account)
have just finished my first year at uni, managed to go 1100 (1250 limit) into my student account's overdraft.. i am trying to pay this off but with some certain costs around the corner (i.e. new student house etc) it is proving quite difficult. i was wondering whether it was possible to open up a second account (student or…
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Don't need student loan? Get it anyway advice...
My situation is as follows: Was made redundant a few weeks ago, Had meeting with head of course at local university last Friday, Was verbally accepted to 2nd year of course, currently applying through UCAS and funding through SAAS. As I was made redundant I have some cash in the bank (less than 5k), and wasn't going to…