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Buy now, Pay later... really?
Hi, I am a student about to start an IT software course (though you don't need to know that) but basically I caught my eye on a new computer system online which will be great for... studenty stuff... But I've seen codes for a "Buy now, Pay later" deal untill April 2009. But I have no idea how this works as surely it cannot…
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Do you know any Free "prove reading"
Is there any free "proof reading" online or person. I will need it in the future when I write up my thesis. Please let me know if you know any. Thank you.
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PhD money whilst writing up
HI there I am hoping that you could share some of your experience re: funding life when your stipend is over. little bit about my situation: I am writing up my phd thesis and I have recieved my last stipend and things are getting tough (as I am sure some of you found too). My partner is also a student doing a pgce and her…
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selling old textbooks
Hi, i'm trying to have a bit of a clear out of some old uni books and i was wondering the best way to do it. Is there enough interest on eBay for academic books or is it better to go to another place. I noticed on https://www.sellstudentbooks.com they charge 15% + 0.60p on every sale! Which seems a lot to me. Any ideas on…
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Urgent Help Needed Regarding Living In Student Accomodation
Hi I live in an off-campus student accommodation at Warwick University. I have not signed a formal contract and was just given the house keys due to a clerical mistake by them. Because there is a room spare in the house they are expecting me to pay an under-occupancy charge. Maybe the following email will help clarify my…
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debt help!
Hi, can anyone help me a year ago i lost my job and was unable to repay a bank loan with hsbc i stupidly thought this debt would dissapear and ignored all letters! When the letters got really nasty i told myself this could not be ignored and phoned up the company who had bought the debt from the bank ,we came to an…
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Scottish College question
Hi, I (hopefully) will be doing this course http://www.northglasgowcollege.ac.uk/Access-and-Highers/Access-to-Higher-Education-Humanities.htm But what I cant work out is what kind of money I can get for doing a SWAP course. Does anyone know? Thanks
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Free Money!
No, I'm not offering it :p but if anyone has any tips on how I can raise some money before I go to Uni this year (February entry) it would be a great help! Obviously I'll be working overtime, but things like these "cashback websites"... are they safe or just a con? And how can I claim tax back? (I know they owe me…
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Debt whilst studying
Hi, I'm new to the site and I just wanted to know if anybody can help me out here with some advice!!:confused: I am due to start studying at University in September on a course lasting 27 months but I currently have two credit cards which in total amount to about £5000. My repayments are in total £150 at the moment and the…
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Student Loan Repayment Calculator
Does anyone know of a good method of working out how much and how often to re-pay part of a student loan. The interest rate on my loan is 4.8% per annum. I have now noticed that the interst my bank is offering me has dropped below that to 4.45% gross p.a. (it was 5.something a not that long ago) So I guess I need to start…
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Pre-registration application help...
Hi people, I know this isn't technically money saving, but it will hopefully be money earning potential later in life! Does anyone have any suggestions/ advice for applying for a pharmacy (or other healthcare) pre-registration post? I am third year pharmacy student, and am currently completing application forms and would…
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Offer for Free V-fest Tickets
Hi Guys, Thought you might be interested in this, save ££££ if you get them! http://www.heliumsoul.com/vcompetition/index.html :beer: xxxx
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Increasing Overdraft Limit.
Hi, I have an student account with natwest an am coming towards the end of my first year at uni. I wanted to know whether Natwest are likely to increase my overdraft limit beyond the maximum of £1250 to say £1600, as i need to pay the the deposit on the accomadation for next year. Would they see this as appropriate…
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University Tuition Fees... Advice Greatly Appreciated
Ok folks, I really could do with some advice as i'm a bit unsure of what to do next... I've applied for and been accepted to start university in Bath in September and applied for a loan through SAAS (as I live in Scotland at present)... The loan company got back to me a day later and said that they would be unable to pay…
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Nus Card > Scotland
Up here I don't know if you even get an NUS card. Nobody I know has one anda they're all at different Universities and Colleges. I go to England and more than half the time can't get a discount with my student card because its not NUS :/ Pah
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Tuition fee's up again
when i started looking at uni it was £3000 then when i started it was raised to £3070 and now for next yr 08/09 its £3145. And as well my accododation feees go up but my loan doesnt go up to match this for my first semester i will have to pay about £400 as my first loan payment doesnt cover it, how am i suppose to live.…
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Discounted copies of Times newspaper
Apologies if this has been posted already. Students can register online for discount vouchers enabling the Times to be purchased for 25 pence. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/education/student/student_discount_vouchers/ I applied over a month ago, and a booklet finally arrived today. They let me buy the…
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SLC - Long Term Illness - Options
My situation is complicated. I have loans from between 1992 and 1998, with arrears. Initially i deffered as i could; then i got into financial hardship (2003) My IVA was not able to go through as SLC and Barclays would not except the initial terms. (2004) I have paid off all my other debts (2003 to 2007), but the SLC…
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Job Help- Canterbury
Hi. I wasn't sure where to put this request. I was wondering if anyone in the canterbury area has seen any signs in shops windows for jobs. I am moving down in several weeks and need to line up a job. i would appreciate any input. thanks sandie
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Refused a Student Bank Account...
Hi I'm starting University in September and have applied for student bank account, however I got refused due to my credit rating....?? My rating isn't that bad I haven't missed a payment on either of my cards in the last year so did I get turned down? Also do I need a student bank account or can I use a normal bank…
