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Were you sad to finish uni?
I will be leaving uni at the end of this week and for some reason I am feeling pretty sad. Ok so technically I finished uni months ago and what I really mean is that I will be leaving my university city. The thing is I didn’t expect to feel like this as I wouldn’t consider myself to be a “typical student”. However today…
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I've received my letter from SF!
Well, i pretty much got what i'd hoped for - full maintenance grant, and 75% maintenance loan (i thought i'd get the full 100%, but apparently if i get full maintenance grant, i get 25% deducted from Maintenance loan - all very confusing!). Anyway, i'm happy with that and i've been happy with Student Finance. they took…
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Studying in Japan for a year
In October my son will be going to study at a Japanese Uni for a year as part of his degree course. As the family income is low he qualifies for the full student loan and young person's bursary which is a great help. As the value of the pound has fallen and the yen strengthened this money will no longer go as far as we had…
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NatWest Student Account
Hi, I'm currently a university student, with a Natwest student account, which allows me a free overdraft of around £1600. The deal is that when you graduate, it turns into a graduate account, and the overdraft remains free for a further 12 months. After that point interest starts accumulating etc. However, I was supposed…
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update on the student accounts 2009/2010?
i'm off to med school next year and am eagerly awaiting the top student accounts guide 2009/2010 update so i can apply away. the only problem is it still hasn't been updated! the message at the top of the 2008/2009 page states, as of the 21st of may 2009, that the guide is being updated, but that was two months ago! i…
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International bank account for erasmus students
Hi, I'm going to be moving to France soon where I'll be working for a year as a language assistant. Before I go I've got to open an international bank account so that I can access my money until I open an account in France. I was wondering if anyone had any advice as to what accounts are any good as most seem to charge…
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Uni student abroad money saving advice
Just wondering if any fellow forum users can offer any useful money saving advice to my daughter for her 3rd year languages degree course which is being spent in Paris. Has anyone got any info regarding best bank accounts or which mobile phone network to use? This is all new to us and the information supplied by the uni…
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Any cheap 6 hour first aid courses near Wakefield please
Anyone know of any ? Thankyou:confused:
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Ultra sound course in Yorkshire anyone ?
Hi not sure if this is in right place but does anyone know of a ultra sound course in Yorkshire. I have just completed my sports massage and would like to be able to use ultra sound to aid healing. Thanks:j
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Student Finance for A-Level Students
Hi, I'm going to be starting full time A-Levels in Sept, I'm 25 and have 1 son. Looking through the SFE site and here it looks like most people who are getting help from SFE are going to Uni. Does anyone know if I will qualify for help doing A-Levels? Tried calling SFE but still haven't managed to get through! Any help…
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Swine 'flu and University
I'm a little bit concerened about the Swine 'flu pandemic. I'm starting at university in September and I'm dreading catching the damn thing either coinciding with the start of term, or during the first few weeks there. I don't want to miss any lectures (etc) during the first semester, as I don't want to be playing catch…
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grrrrrrrrrr help - stupid essay
grrrrrrrrrrr.... I have stupid seen essays to write and this one is really p!ssing me off. The question is: Critically evaluate the research that supports a gender and age interaction in fear, and perceptions of risk, of crime. I can't even seem to find this so called research which mentions this interaction…
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Parent Learning Allowance
My son is starting uni in September 09, lives with us (his parents) and has received his grant notification (income assessed). He will receive the following Tuition Fee £2155.00 Maintenance Loan £2947.00 Mantenance Grant £2377.00 Plus the bursary from uni On 18th July 09 his daughter was born and now he can apply for the…
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best mobile internet for student
whats the best mobile internet/dongle deal for students?? any ideas thanks skint x
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any help for 16 year old students
my son is due to start 6th form in sept to do his a levels. i was wondering if there is any financial help. im a single parent. my son has applied for numerous jobs, one has taken him on but is only casual hours, which up 2 yet he hasnt had any hours
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free share from abby
Just found it on abby's mother company website. They give away 10 shares each for every abbey's customer in some uni. http://www.santandershareholder.co.uk/promotions/10_free_shares their share worth 8pounds each at the moment.
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Student bank account...
Hello, I'm expecting my offer to turn unconditional next week, and I have my student finance information, so I went to open a student bank account ready for uni. Went to Halifax, who rejected me instantly, telling me I could have any easy cash card instead. Was worried, and even though I know I shouldn't have, I applied…
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ok, 1st year at uni..how many hours did you manage to work??
I know ppl who have managed to work f/t all way through their degree, have a fulltime family and a f/t uni degree to handle all in one! I seriously cannot imagine 40hrs work, study and looking after my 2 little uns .. i know we are all different but how many hours work did you manage to do in your 1st year? Years 2 and 3…
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Paying back Student Overdraft Facilities HELP!!!
Hi there everyone! Im in need of a little advice about my financial difficulties and dont know were to turn. Even though its against the rules i have two student accounts one with a 2000 pound overdraft and the other with a 500 pound overdraft facility. at this moment in time i have graduated from uni and looking for full…
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Getting worried about finance as September gets closer!
Hi guys, I'm sure that there are many of us in the same boat but it's not making me any less worried lol! I'm 25, living with my husband and we have two young children, 1 and 2. I'm going to uni in September and my littl'uns are going into the nursery which is more-or-less on site. I have zero faith at the moment that SFE…