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Thinking of going back to uni..
I'm a 28 (getting close to 29) year old full time mum and I am seriously considering going back to university to train to become something like an IT teacher or webdesigner or something like that. BUT I have no idea how to even start. One of my problems I've got is that I think I would be classed as a post graduate since I…
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Teaching English ESOL
I was wondering if anyone knew anything about this. Celta course ESOL teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. It sounds interest but are there many jobs and what are the rates of pay? Any info would be helpful Thanks
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Need to reorganise my accounts!
Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone could help me figure out the best way to do this! I currently have accounts with 3 banks: HSBC - Current a/c i've had since I was 13 and a joint a/c with other half. NatWest - Student A/C (wanted free railcard) Lloyds TSB - I work a weekend shift for them and need a Lloyds a/c for my…
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literature review
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RBS "Automatic" Upgrade
A few months ago I got a letter saying that they would automatically upgrade my account to a student account. Now I thought this was rather underhanded as they should not presume "he has an account with us and is going to uni so would like our student account". Anyway I went into branch to say that I did not want this to…
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Cahoot Flexi-account
I know this issue has been around for some time, but I have only just joined the forum - so please bear with me. I have a cahoot flexi-account where I am obviously paying too much interest, and as I am starting Uni in September - I would rather not be paying their extortionate rate. I have looked at doing a balance…
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Claiming back student account bank charges
Hi, I have been charged in excess of £50 over the period of a year going past my overdraft limit. Has anyone had any experience of claiming back these charges? I am not too bothered about the charges, but I am eager to deal with this as I am going to close the a/c if they are not paid because RBS are not great with…
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Got one student overdraft, can i get another?
I have one overdraft with RBS, but I am considering closing the account because of unfair bank charges. Can I open another account with a better overdraft e.g Halifax, whilst still overdrawn with RBS. I considered trying to pay off the RBS overdraft (£1400) with the majority of the Halifax one (£2000), then closing the RBS…
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european student loan
hi my partner is an eu student and will be studying here in the uk from september. he is having trouble getting a student loan for maintenance etc or even a bank account ,because he has not lived in the uk for three years. we have tried lots of banks but to no avail.!!:eek: does anybody have any experience of this or any…
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Student Laptops
Hello. I'm going to be ordering a student laptop in the next 2 weeks but it's hard reading through the mumbojumbo for a person who doesn't quite no how much of this and that he needs whilst at university. I was hoping people could help me and maybe others who read this. These are things I'll be running and at a budget of…
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HELP!...Undertaking Masters study...funding/loan advice wanted!!
Hi! I've just graduated in Law and have in the last few weeks decided instead of going ahead to do the Legal Practice Course to undertake a Masters programme. I have no savings to pay for the fees of the course so need all the advice I can get to sort out funding. And if the only option is take a loan...what do I need to…
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Masters Year Funding
Hi, I am about to start my 3rd year of a 4 year undergraduate degree, I am only have a student year for years 2,3 and 4. If i decide i want to do an extra MSc year what kind of funding is available to me? Am i correct in thinking i cant get an standard student loan, are there any grants i am likely to get? Thanks for any…
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glasses and prescriptions when at uni
do you still get free prescriptions and glasses still for free when you go to uni. and dentist fees
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How to pay off student loan?
I graduated a year ago and have a bit of money saved up since I've been working full time since then; I think I am going to pay off my student loan in full now, in light of the fact that they are to double the interest rate on them soon. Does anyone know how I go about paying the loan off in one go? Also, does anyone think…
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Data entry
I know this is a tedious job but does anyone know anywhere which recruits home data entry typists?Everywhere i look tends to be a scam with a fee upfront
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natwest student account application
How long should this take for them to contact you back? I applied last week online and still no word
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PGCE help - is BA compatable?
Someone was asking me this question and i didn't know the answer, can you help? Friend is thinking of taking a PGCE, wants to teach R.E. (don't know why but that's another point...) She has a first class degree in Humanities with Religious studies from the OU. (i.e. is ISN'T a full Religious studies degree) Is there a way…
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V Festival advice please
Hi, my daughter is going to the V Festival in Weston Park this week. Any idea how much money she would need? All you festival goers can give any tips?
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Would I receive less loan money in year 2 if I place money into high interest account
Just say I used my overdraft facility at Bank A and withdrew £1000ish and placed it into a high interest account with unspent student loan money... When I apply for a loan in year 2, would this affect how much loan money I'd be given- i.e. would having over 4 grand in the bank affect the amount of money I'd be approved to…
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student barclay card rejected
My student barclay card application got rejected. I'm not that bothered that I'm not going to have one, cause I only wanted it for emergencies, but I'm confused as to why they wont give me one. I earn just over £5k a year before tax, I'm getting my student loan, I'm lucky enough to have my parents offer to give me £100-200…
