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podcasts
Hi there does anyone know of any useful podcasts relating to the following topics: HR Managment Innovation Power and Politics Motivational Theories Decision making Thankyou in advance.
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Student finance?
I have just noticed this on my student finance application "We are waiting for Financial documentary evidence" When I completed the form it said that they didn't need any evidence from me, I'm confused what could this be?
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Health and Social Care Degree, Worth it ?
I was thinking of training to be a social worker and having had some excellent help and response on here, it has given me food for thought on whether Social care is still possibly my best option instead of the Social Work degree. I am a care officer for people with a learning disability and have just returned to the field…
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EMA/Adult Learning Grant ?
Hi My daughter is just comepeting her A levels - she wants to go on to do graphic design but has been advised to do a years foundation course first before uni. She will be entitled to EMA ( at £10 a week) from September- but turns 19 in November. The EMA helpline told me that wqhen she turns 19 she will have to apply for…
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Ridiculously low meter reading?
I have just read my gas meter after getting an estimated bill and it seems very low. Do you think there is something wrong with the meter or are these realistic values given that we have a combi boiler and probably haven't used the heating at all in this period (so only water heating)? 28th Jan - 13789 17th Apr - 13903…
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Job or Career?
Hi Everyone I am currently in full time employment. However i want to go back to college and go into further education to pursue a career, rather than be stuck in a dead end job. I need some advice on my options financially. I am 20 and live at home, i want to work around my full time course and will only be able to work…
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student loans company screwed me over...?
Got my loan through yesterday only to find that I hadn't... I usually get £2500 a term, but this term I only got £940 (maintenence grant) and no loan. Rang my LEA and was told I've been paid too much previously and they've taken off what I owe them? My girlfriend, whos at the same uni and whos parents are also in the same…
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Being a college student is expensive!!!
A level retake fees, remarking fees, its created a dent in my finance. I cannot believe the amount of money people spend on this.
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graduation ball robbery
I know they most definately have a monopoly on this, but £57 to go to a graduation ball? :mad: I was thinking £20 - £30. the details for my uni are here - http://www.externalrelations.stir.ac.uk/graduation/grad-ball-tickets.php How much have / will you pay and what will you get for your money??
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Undischarged Bankrupt just accepted for SW degree needs a little help Please.
Hello all sorry for what will be a long winded post Been a while since i have posted on the forums, (since before bankruptcy actually) Have been for an interview at University of Hertfordshire today for the BSC Hons Social Work degree, despite being told 2-3 weeks for decision recieved a phone call an hour after leaving…
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Claiming EMA to start this September
Hi all, Please can someone advise, I phoned the EMA helpline and a young girl told me she thought we were ILLegible (yes seriously) I told her I think you mean eligible :rolleyes: however I have no confidence in what she told me. Our situation is : Just my son and I live here, I am a H.E. student, started last September,…
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Have SL - England changed their rules
Last year my son applied for loans through SLC, he got them, they were not means tested. He wasnt classed as an overseas student, he has been in UK for the past 5-6 years. This year he has changed unis and course. So he has applied through SL - England for loans. We thought everything was sorted, he gave his passport…
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When do uni students finish their exams?
My friends and I are thinking of doing a theme park crawl in May; just wondering what sort of dates the uni students finish as I know a lot of them head to Alton Towers etc to celebrate and we'd like to beat the rush if possible!
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Opening a new graduate account!
hi guys i have a grad account with natwest and am thinking about opening another with hsbc. i am in my overdraft, but will that affect the possiblilty of opening a grad account with hsbc?? thanks for help!!!
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Further Education finance help
I need help and advise for further education financial help/loans. My daughter started last September a 3 years dance/permormance course when she was 18 years old. We had some savings that have rapidly disappear and we need some support. All I seem to find is for high education. Can anybody point me in the right direction…
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Funding external learning?
Hi, I am considering doing a distance learning course Bsc in Management and Law through the University of London and will get a degree at the end of it from London School of Economics. Would I be eligible for student fundings such as the maintenance grant and tuition fee loan? I am currently at the Uni of Herts, but am…
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Nursing Interview tomorrow, Help!
Well I've applied to begin a nursing degree and have an interview at the uni tomorrow. I just don't really know what to expect :huh: The invite states that they will be assessing communication skills, time keeping and my knowledge of the course. Has any one had any experience of this? Anything just to put my mind at rest!!
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Childcare grants and Timetables!
Hi everyone, I was wondering when it is normal to receive a timetable for September start? I could do with knowing when I will be in and what times so I will know if I need childcare or not! Also, if I apply for finance now without the childcare element, can I apply later if needed? Thanks!
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More SPSS help (different to Top Drawer's)
I have the general feeling that SPSS is disliked by pretty much everyone. :mad: Anyway, I'm doing a MANOVA with 4 fixed factors and 6 dependent variables. the Wilke's Lamda is only significant for one of the interactions. A lot of the between-subject things are significant. Do i only look at the one which was significant…
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Student Funding, Art Foundation course,
Hi, I am starting an Art Foundation Diploma at a university this September, and I was wondering if there are any bursaries or any type of funding at all for those doing my type of course? Or are you only applicable for funding when doing a BA course? Thanks in advance!
