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I've only paid half of my college fees??
I paid half of my college fees then I was supposed to pay the other half by ringing and paying amounts off it when I got bills. I have only had one statement in April this year saying how much I still owed (wasn't asking for money it just showed the balance) and that is it they have never asked for a penny since?? I keep…
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My sanity is being compromised!
Thankyou for all the feedback regarding the dissertation thread!However my mind is overwhelmingly blank!!!!! Which is cause for concern as i have until tonight to do this mock dissertation (its more of a literature review) the wieghting is 20% proposal and 80% literature rewiew. My mental functions seem to be declining…
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going to uni in octber what do i need
Hi, my son is going to uni. in October and I am wondering what will i need to get him. I'm aware that he needs pots and pans etc., he's self catering, but what stuff have people found that they needed and didn't take. Stuff that can save him hassle or money if he takes them with him. Someone has suggested passport photos…
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Absence of leave/withdraw - final year question
Hi All Just wanted some advice I know all universities are different but here it goes… I’ve been given an extension on my final year project and I have two exams to sit that I’ve been given ‘first sits’ for as I provided medical evidence for the reasons I missed them. Then my graduation is in November Altogether the three…
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Seeking Advice for leaving Uni
Basically I've decided to quit uni. Its not a rushed decision and I think it's the best thing for me. I'm just wondering if anyone who has quit uni can give me advice with stopping my loan/student bank account etc
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Debit Cards
Hi, I'm 16 and have had a VISA Electron card since I was 14, which I hate as I've found some places won't take it :mad: I was told when I got it that I could have a VISA card when I was 16, but when I went back, they said I had to be 18. So I was wondering if there are any banks that will give me a proper VISA Debit card?
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Make over £100 in a year using your overdraft
For those of you looking to invest your overdraft: The interest rate is only 5.0% AER but with the £50 bonus you'll make just over £100 in a year which is a lot better than some of the higher rate accounts. http://www.ingdirect.co.uk/offer50/ :j
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Cannabis use linked with depression?
This forms the topic of my dissertation, I am so confused and stressed about how to approach this task. The criteria consists of the following points: 1. Relevent issue identified and appropriately introduced 2. Concise and clear discussion of the current status of knowledge in the chosen area. 3. Gap in knowledge…
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Interest free graduate loan from Natwest
I finally managed to finally get my £2,000 overdraft paid off in June of this year, exactly three years after I graduated. Hooray! I spent the first year after graduation struggling on a relatively low income, constantly deep (for me) in the red. It was hard to motivate myself to save in this position, and I didn't manage…
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Barclays student account
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Student/graduate overdraft question
Hi there. I have a student overdraft. The bank have informed me that they are moving it to a graduate account at the start of September. Basically, I had one exam which I flunked, so I took a resit in August. I don't get my results until the second week of September. What should I do here? I have just finished third year.…
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Student Current Accounts - Bad Credit Rating
Hi there I am starting Uni in Sept, bit of a late starter at 22! Im aware I have a dreadful credit rating due to past mistakes and was wondering if there was any chance of getting this sort of account. Does anyone know of any banks/building societies that accept bad credit students and offer overdraft etc. Thanks for your…
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Student Support Centre
Hi, I'm unsure if this is the correct place for this but here goes! My son is considering an educational support scheme for his 8 year old son, to assist him with English and Maths. This is being supplied over 4 years at a cost of £17.40 Per Week by the above (SSC). Whilst I'm very happy that he wants to help his son, I'm…
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what grants available?
My 22 year old son (unemployed at present) wants to do a full time circus skills course either in Bristol or London. I haven't a clue how or where to start looking for grants for the fees and accomodation etc. Can anyone help, thanks:confused:
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Nat West 'Young Persons Railcard'
I have been told by a fellow student that I can still qualify for a 'young persons railcard,' even if I am a mature student (aged 47) in my first year - it's just that I will only get it for 3 years instead of the 5 years advertised. Yet when I look at the small print in the terms and conditions, it says: 'Mature students…
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Any birthday ideas??
I'm celebrating my 22nd this year (I know i'm old!)....jus wondering if anyone had any good ideas for what i could do...ideally about £15-20 per person and something other than clubbing or pubs. thanks in advance!! :j
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Grant from the OU
Hi i'm new to this board i am starting my degree in oct with the OU and have just recieved a letter informing me i may be able to get a grant for help with a pc and internet access now since i am posting here it is obvious i have a pc and internet access but with two teenagers in the house my time on the pc can be limited…
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chester university accomodation sham
daughter is going to chester uni next month. she has been granted her 4th choice accomodation but having requested self catering has been told she has to go full board. was interested to hear from others if they have had similar experiences. i dont they have been open as they should have been. i thought university life was…
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chester university accomodation sham
daughter is going to chester uni next month. she has been granted her 4th choice accomodation but having requested self catering has been told she has to go full board. was interested to hear from others if they have had similar experiences. i dont they have been open as they should have been. i thought university life was…
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Stoozing Advice
Hi there, I am about to start University at the end of September, and I read on the website YouGoFurther (where Martin Lewis had posted an article with regards to stoozing) about stoozing. I currently have a standard current account with Nationwide, but I have just opened a student account with Lloyds TSB, which has an 0%…
