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Foundation Degree, a word of warning!
For anyone who is considering taking an FD, here is my story. I started a local college studying fine art, I passed my AS Level and was recommended to go into Graphic Design as it better suited the work I was producing. I was all set to go to a local Uni to gain my BA when I was told that the Uni now run a Foundation…
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PGCE student loan
never mind
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natwest student overdraft
does anybody know when it expands its meant to go up each year i.e i get another £200 extra or something also the railcard do they send a new one - straight away?
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I want to study but cant afford to can i get financial help
i would like to study business and engineering but i cant afford to i only work part time and earn about £4000 a year,i dont want to get in debt so i wont get a loan can i get any financial help off the goverment.
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Help problems with uni!
hi all, i was wondering if anyone can help me? im currently in year two studying fashion but after having a really **** year i would like to retake or change my course. im supposed to be going into my placement during the summer but have had very little support from my tutors or uni in general. if i pass year two which i…
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What do you think of this idea?
Im thinking about setting up a website like youtube but specifically for gig and concert videos. Im only posting this here by the way because the majority who go to gigs etc are young people and lots of students. People will be able to upload videos of gigs theyve been to and other users who also attended the gig will be…
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Student Loan Interest Rate Discussion
From Martin.... Government! Keep your promise and SHRINK student loans! Everyone with a student loan should see it reduced from September, as inflation’s now negative. Yet even when pushed hard the Government won’t confirm this'll happen. Here's a quick Q&A on all the details. Q. Why should loans shrink? A. They’re set at…
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2nd year loans help please!
Hi, I'm just coming to the end of my first year and so filled in the loan application for next year. They said that they wouldn't need evidence of my Mum's income etc cuz they'd use the info from last year. But now it says it's pending cuz it's waiting for evidence from my Mum. So that's a bit confusing cuz she hasn't had…
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Funding for Post Graduate Degree (Scotland)?
I'd like to apply to do an MSc in Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) in Glasgow, The fees are £5,500 per year for 2 years plus £50 for a pre-requisite entry module. I have some savings (£3,200) and I hope to be able to transfer my job to Glasgow too so that I can do full time over the summer holidays to get more saved…
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RPI down to -0.4% - Negative Interest On Student Loan?
RPI for March is officially -0.4% - does this mean we will get negative interest on our student loans?
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Anyone experience on going uni abroard?
Hiya, I've been looking at doing a full time undergraduate uni course in either Holland or Germany, as they teach in English. Does anyone have any experience of this, like how much tuition fees, quality of course etc. Any info if you've done this in the past would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.............
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Need help cheapest car insurance for young people
Hi everyone, not sure if this is the right place but here i go anyway. I wanted to know what is the current cheapest provider of car insurance for students and young people, as i am currently looking for one. Any advice would be gratefully appreciated. Thank you :money::money:
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How much do you need to have earned over the last three years?
I have just applied for a student loan/grant online ... I am just wondering if I have earned enough over the last three years to qualify as independent? My paltry earnings as an apprentice the last three years have been roughly; 09/2006-7 : £12k 09/2007-8 : £14.8k 09/2008-9 : £18k As I moved back in with my old man to do…
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student loan/bank loan?
I really want a new car,problem is that is cost about £12,000 .I need about 3k and don't know how to find this much money.should i take out a student loan and use it on my car :D or should i get a bank loan,student overdraft ?? Any ideas would be much appriciated. :confused:
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BEMAT entrance exams anyone know??
Hi this isn't a money saving ? so I hope its OK to post here as I can't think where else would be appropriate. Has anyone got any experience of doing BEMAT entrance examinations? Perhaps you have knowledge of how to best to prepare for these exams if you are not currently in school/college e.g where to go to get help with…
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Student support refused - help re entitlement
Hello my daughter took an HND at 18, lasting two years and received a loan for fees top up and was also eligible for a loan for living support. She has worked for a number of years and now wishes to return to college. She will be 25, studying for a foundation degree (2 years) with a view to then continuing with the final…
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loan /grant ??
was due my money today and still showing prepared online.... anyone still not been paid?? getting worried now im skint !!
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Gap Year,a worried parent!
Hi, my Daughter is thinking of taking a gap year before she starts uni,she is looking to work abroad for 6 months,she has found a company which has many different work options in different countries,im a bit worried,has anyone else heard about real gap? Thanks.
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SLC Information
Hello All, I have a query, I was a student approximately 3 years ago, now I have a civil matter going to court, can the other party find out information about my student loans without my consent?
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Unemployment & repayments
Hi everyone, First post on this glorious forum :beer: In the last tax year I had been repaying my student loan, about 80 quid a month. However since Dec 08 i've been unemployed and had no income for them to deduct the repayment from. My P45 states "y" for continue deducting student loan. My earnings for the tax year 08-09…
