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NUS EXTRA rip off
Im really sick of forking out £10 for nus extra only to find that it doesnt work in most places it claims to work. for example, hmv. yestaday i bought some dvds from hmv and presented my nus extra card only to be told they dont work any more and you have to have a hmv student card which conviently only are issued in…
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Travel grant
Hello I would like to apply for the travel grant through my LEA. I am a medical student so I do a lot of travelling for my course. Unfortunately, I can't find any notes about how to go claiming, what is allowed/not allowed. I've spoken to the council office and they have been very vague with their answers. Anyone know…
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Confused Student-to-be......
Hi people, Im a single parent and I am hoping to return to study via Open University in October (if all goes well x x x ).... A).do i have to tell benefits that Im studying??? B) Will it affect my benefits??? C) Will there be any help with childcare??? Your replies will be most helpful & appreciated:beer: TIA :beer::beer:
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Going back to uni, some questions :)
I would like to go back to uni, I already know which course and where to go. I had just missed the cut of date for applying via ucas, what do I do now? Do I ring the college and apply like that? I already have my a level results from back then lol the person I spoke to at the open day said that they would accept someone…
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Boomerang Prepaid card (again)
Hi guys I know it's be mentionned a few times, but I couldn't find an answer from a search to my question; Does anyone have any idea what sort of rewards (ie what cashback, where and how much?) they give out? I've tried to access their rewards site but I need a username and password (??? Do I have to sign up first???) to…
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No such thing as a second chance?
I'm working as a full-time graphic designer and have been accepted as a mature student onto a 2-year Design for Graphic Communication Foundation Degree at the London College of Communication. Because I did 2 years previously of another degree course (which I didn't graduate from) and received funding, I won't get a tuition…
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Advance on Student Loan
Hi all, wondering if anyone can help me out... Me and my girlfriend are both going into our 3rd year at uni this september and we've picked a nice flat to live in. It's not cheap, but it's very close to the university and cheaper than halls. The only problem is, we have to move out of our current accomodation at the end of…
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The best plan of action.
(first post hehe :money:). I have finished year 11 for while now and I am all set to start a new course, at a new college. While I am still looking for a job (have been looking/handing out cv's/asking around) I have been unsuccessful. I am trying to plan out my money spending and get through the future 2 years+…
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adult learning grant - NOE
I just got a letter from the adult learning grant to say i have been accepted and they said they will be sending a formal notice of entitlement, which i need to take to my learning provider before i begin the course. How long does it take for me to get the notice of entitilement, as i would like to apply for college now…
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Student working over the summer? Make sure you pay the right tax
If you're a student working over the summer to earn some cash to keep you afloat or fund those boozey nights out, make sure you're paying the right amount of tax. This only applies for those working JUST in holiday time You and your employer need to fill out a P38(S) form, providing you're only working during the holidays…
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Going back to college
I went straight into teaching at the age of 22 and have stayed there for 5 years. I have decided to change career direction this year and am leaving my well paid job in December to go to Lambeth College and gain my pre-entry NCTJ qualification. The course is 18 weeks and commences in Feb. I am really worried about funding…
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Student Debit Card
Hello folks, I've been having a really annoying issue that I'm hoping I can receive advice on. I'm 20 years old and a student at University in Northern Ireland. I admittedly don't have a job which may be a problem for what I'm about to explain but here it goes. I receive a respectable amount in loans and grants and like…
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Getting Uni Timetables
Just wondered if anyone had some advice. A lot of us on my degree course (going into 2nd year) work alongside the degree in related work (it's a degree with a professional qualification - which we need to continue our work). Any ideas about how to get them to release next year's timetables to us? They said we can get them…
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help/ tips on global gathering festival please !
Hi, can anyone tell me just how strict they really are about what you take in with you ? My daughter and friends are camping.. they were hoping to smuggle in some alcohol !!!! The prices for drinks there are ridiculous ! So if anyone has been and can advise then I'd be really grateful. thanks
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Accounting.... help please...
Hi all.... I wondered if anyone could recommend any good material for financial and management accounting modules? I am more of a visual learner and struggling to pick it up by just reading... if you help me i will thank you :j
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Student Loan - Unemployment
I've recently started paying off my student loans having passed the minimum earnings threshold; I’ve been deferring payments since 2000. I have the old type of loans, having started my course in 1996. My question is, can I re-defer if I lost my job? Thanks.
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My Student experience...
Hiya guys.. i just graduated from uni, and i just want to put my experiences on here, for people who are dubious about money issue relating to uni. before uni, i worked, and my flatmate was a student... the worst sort, he had about 3 student accounts with £1000 overdrawn on each, a couple of credit cards maxed out.. all in…
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'Classroom Study' Time On Full Time Course
Hey :) I'm starting a Full Time Foundation Degree in September in Early Childhood Studies. We're due to have some work done in the house in September too so I rang up today and asked when it was likely I'd be in the classroom. I was told that it's likely to just be Monday 5-9pm and Friday 9am-4pm with obviously some work…
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free railcard 16-24
I have noticed that natwest are offering a free "railcard 16-24" for 5 years worth £120.00 to young people who open a "Student Account". As part of the "Criteria" students must study full time for 2 years on a higher education course. My son has just completed his first year on a BTEC Performing arts course and has another…
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Voluntary Repayments or ISA payments?
:confused: I left Uni in 2003 without graduating. I have been paying off £5 a week as a voluntary repayment for a few years now but this barely seems to have made a dent in the £5000 I borrowed. I have recently changed employer and earn over £15,000 but no one from SLC has contacted me and there are no deductions from my…
