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Archives for June 2008

Another finance question - slightly complicated
Hi Apologies if this turns in to a long post, I will try to give you all the info.... My Husband and I are both studying with the OU at the moment he is not working, I work P/T, we have 2 young children and live in rented accomodation. Everything at the moment is OK...However from September things may change. My dh is…
Starting An Access Course
Hi this is my first proper post here so I was unsure where to put this really, figured here would be the best place. Basically I'm 20 years old and live in Leicester UK and I'm going to be starting an access course in September at the local college. I'm really nervous and excited at the same time and hopefully can make it…
My experiences as a PhD student
Hey, I've started writing a blog about my life as a PhD student to provide some light entertainment for other PhD students (and everyone else!). Most PhD students go through the same experiences at some point in their PhD, so it's always good to know that there are other people out there suffering as well! Anyway feel free…
Someone please help i so connfussed about courses fees and loans.
Hi i am 29 yrs old married with a 3yr old daughter we have no income except hubbys which he earned last year 24,000 (twenty four thousand) i have been acepted on a svq level two beauty therapy course. So my question is will i have to pay for the course? will i be entitled to any help? i am english also living in scotland…
OU course...Understanding Society (Y157)
Has anyone done/doing this course? If so please feel free to enlighten me! How did you find the course and it's content? More importantly - Did you enjoy it?! :) Thanks in advance.
TV/Internet/Phone Package for Students
Hi, Basically i am gonna be living with 2 of my friends in a new flat from next week. We need to sort out tv and internet stuff and wondering what to do. Firstly, will we have to pay to set up a landline with BT? (I am not sure if one already exists or not, will find out when we pick up the keys next week - if one does…
Student Loans Repayment Calculator
On the Student Finance Direct website, there used to be a section where you could enter the total loan taken out each year, and, depending on your wage, calculate how much you would repay in total and how long this would take. However, they have recently launched a new website to deal specifically with repayments,…
Which Car?
Hi everybody, I am planning to buy a used car for my wife and after doing some research I shortlisted 5 models. 1. Peugeot 206 2002-2003 2 Fiat Punto 2003 3 Renault Clio 2002 4 Ford Ka 2003 5 Vauxhall corsa 2002 These cars are based on average mileage of upto 60,000 and are in range of £2000 Can somebody please help me…
Research Ideas - Finding Something Original?
Afternoon! Just looking for some inspiration and guidance really - I am submitting my application to do a Masters in Research Methods soon, and have to give an outline of my research proposal, and I don't know what to do! My primary question/ concern is, how original does my topic need to be? I studied Law at undergrad…
Driving lessons for student
Sorry if this post is in the wrong forum but, I wasn't sure where to post! I'm an undergraduate student, going in to my second year at Aberdeen after the summer. I live a bit out of the city and have been getting a train, then a bus in to the university each day which not only costs a fortune but, takes ages. I've finally…
Student unearned income and maintenance loans
I'm disappointed to discover that the interest earned on ISAs counts in means-testing for student loans. It's a real disincentive to saving IMO. I found this information here http://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/portal/page?_pageid=35,1258792&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL#UnearnedIncome Unearned income does include the…
Open University - BA in Business Studies 3 :)
Ok I've finally put my money where my mouth is. After my previous thread, I've finally enrolled on the first step towards my aim. The MBA in Business Studies with Economics. My starting point is the 10 point Y157 Understanding Society course which begins in Sept. Time to shake the ringrust off the old grey matter!! Thanks…
working during access course and funding
Hi Some advice would be appreciated please. I have an interview on Monday for an access to HE course that i would like to complete in a year with a view to going to uni in sept 2009. My daughter is 13 and starting high school in september. I would like to finish uni before she finishes school. At the moment i am a 41 yo…
Job Seekers Allowance for Recent Grad
Hi, This is my first post on here, but I was just thinking about this; I have just finished University and will graduate on the 17th July, but already have a job lined up for September. Before this I have about 10 weeks off and was basically wondering if you could apply for Job Seekers Allowance during that time? Cheers,…
Differing costs of Oxford colleges?
I'm a parent, not a student. It's difficult for prospective students to make judgements on the comparative costs of Oxford colleges, since most current students sing the praises of the college to which they belong, they have limited knowledge of other colleges, and so they don't really know how their costs compare. However…
Who do I get studen loan funding from?
Howdy all I'm scottish but going to study in Newcastle, my fees are paid by my sponsoring company but i'm trying to figure out if I can apply for a Student loan for maintenance? I am unsure what body to go to, is there seperate student loan companies for England, scotland etc? If so etc, how do I apply?
Birthday present - friend wants "something useful for uni"
My friend's birthday is next week and she says she wants something useful for uni. Although I've been at uni for a year,I can't think of anything!! Maybe I could make her a collage or something which wouldn't be useful, but it would be a slice of home. Any ideas?
Child tax credit and finance package
I'm sure this question has been asked a hundred times but I'll be blown if I can find it.;) Basically, I've sorted my finance package,:T and wondered if my CTC will go down when I start uni. At the mo I'm a single parent on IS, getting full CTC, obviously I know I will not be entitled to IS, but will my CTC be affected by…
Child tax and Uni
I'm sure this has been asked before, but I'll be damned if I can find it ;) Can anyone answer or point me to the right thread please. I've had all my finance through and wondered if child tax credit is lowered due to your financial package. As a single parent I get full CTC now, so will this amount be adjusted becasue of…
steudent overdrafts, :/
hi, just wondered when you actually got your student overdraft? im opening a student account with halifax on tuesday, i have my results etc so i am definatley going to uni. so will i get the overdraft straight away or when i start uni?? ive heard some people have maxed out overdrafts before starting the course?!? thanks…

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