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Archives for December 2008

bursary cancelled - any ideas why???
My son is at Reading uni and receives maintenance grant and a bursary from the uni. He is in his 3rd year and financial circumstances have not changed but received a letter from the uni today saying his bursary has been cancelled, no reason given. His friend had the same. Any ideas why this could have happened? Have the…
Student loan dates
Hi, Does anyone know what date the student loan is due to come in in January? A friend said it was the 5th Jan, but another said 15th. Not sure if it is different for different universities. The letter dating it is at my other house so can't check. Thanks, jenny
Childcare costs while at college?
Ok, if I've put this in the wrong section, I'm really sorry. I'm starting a full time course in January, but the college where I'll be studying don't have on site childcare at the campus in question. My partner is currently out of work, but we'd been discussing me returning to college, and then on to uni for a while. Is…
overdraft review question, help please
Hi I am currently in 2nd year at uni and I've got an overdraft at Halifax Bank of Scotland. I used to have a part time job a while ago(7-8 months) but not working currently. I had maxed out a £500 overdraft and recently I phoned to upgrade it to £1000 which they agreed to pretty quickly(didn't ask many questions). Now my…
2nd Loan/Grant payment
Hi All Just a quick question please, When we were waiting for dh first loan payment back in September, it took an age to sort out and even though the date on the form was sometime middle of Sept, his course didn't start until 26th and we didn't receive the payment until October... Are there similar problems with the 2nd…
Natwest Welcome Pack Delay
Hi, I upgraded my Natwest Current Account to a Student Account back in September, just before I started uni. I expected a welcome pack containing my new debit card and railcard within a couple of weeks, but all I received was a credit card, which I activated with no problems (so I knew the account was open). Around two…
Phlebotomy Course
Hi, has anyone recently been or planning to undertake a phlebotomy course? I graduated from university in July in Biomedical Science. Im currently not in employment and finding it very difficult to get work due to my lack of experience. I was contemplating whether or not to undertake a phlebotomy course which add another…
1st Credit Card
Hey everyone- 1st post! I'm currently doing an art foundation course at college and am going to uni next year. As i will be living away, i will need my own credit card to buy things online, as i currently use my mums and pay her the money. I have a prepay card from 3v but find it very awkward to use. I know plenty of you…
The Student Support Centre
They phoned recently and offered my 2 daughters extra education in the evenings, for a price. Both of my daughters have above average grades as things stand. Anyone heard of them? Any feedback? Many thanks.
Overdraft repayment question.
Is there usually a minimum amount that you must pay back each month like a credit card? I have a 0% one with Lloyds but can't find their terms and conditions anywhere on their website, it's like they don't want you to find them.
Primary PGCE - What funding am i eligible for?
I am hoping to be able to return to Uni in september 2009 to study for a PGCE in Primary Education, however i'm slightly confused about the funding that will be available to me and if i will actually be able to afford to do this - I would be grateful for any advice you have for me. To set the scene for you: *I graduated in…
Student Finance direct - grrrrrr
I am a second year and so applied for all my finance many months ago. Today, after a term and a payment, I get a letter asking for all sorts of documentary evidence within weeks or future payments will be stopped. Now if you are going to ask for documentation, like last year, couldn't you do it before term begins instead…
Wicked student savings card
hey there, im a second year uni student always keepin an eye out for a bargin, jus got myself a SIN card it's this new thing that a website called: students in need.com is running. as students we've seen stuff like the NUS discount card and other promotions, what makes this unique is the extra stuff they do. I was able to…
Can i get a student fees support
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Science GCSE?
Hi Im after resitting my GCSE science as a part time adult course but cant find any local colleges offering this course. Im 20yr old so i cant resit it with the school leavers. If someone could let me know if any colleges do offer this course then il carry on my search. At the moments im beginning to belive they dont offer…
cheap student weekend activities
Was wondering what other students do at weekends for fun when they're low on money. Don't even try and tell me your studying i don't want to hear it.
Leaving Course....can I take Jan installments first then leave??!
I want to take my installment from Student Loans and PGCE Bursary then leave in Jan???? Am I aloud?, if the council say pay back....do I have to or can they just ad it to my Student Loan already??
special support bursary
Can someone please help me! I am a lone parent and I am a final year student doing law. I have received the special support grant and the special support bursary for the previous 2 years of study and I will receive it this year. Anyway, I was told by my uni that the special support bursary even though on the notifcation…
Student loan 3%
Sorry if this has been mentioned before, but it looks like the SLC have changed rates in the middle of the normal year... http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/RepayingStudentLoansCoursesStartingFrom1998/DG_10034867 The interest rate for student loans usually applies…
Help needed re student loan interest, can you freeze it?
I wonder if anyone can help. My son has left university after two years. he failed the second year and isn't going back (another thread entirely.) We opened his student loan statement today and he owes over £13000 but what shocked me was that he is accruing £50 + a month interest. I know this will go down a bit from since…

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