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car & cheap insurance?
My son is 18 yrs, lives at home with us but has a 9 week old daughter. He holds a provisional licence at the moment, but is hoping to take his test as soon as he can. He is looking to purchase a 2nd hand car, which my other half could take him out in to improve his driving skills. Could anyone advise as to which model of…
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Going to uni - am i entitled to anything??
I've been at college last year doing my HNC and am now getting into 2nd year of a full time degree course at university. I am 19 and still live at home with my mum and dad - they earn more than the amount and i've never had any sort of help money wise - at school i didnt get EMA and last year at college i didn't get a…
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Railcard question: can I use it?
Opened a NatWest Student Account; told by the teller that I would not be eligible for the railcard because I'm over 25 (by a number of years :o ). Got the Welcome Pack letter and the code for the railcard anyway; so, clicked the link, added the code, uploaded a photo and yesterday, received the railcard. If I try to use…
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NO LOCKS fitted in our student house toilets / bedrooms; is this allowed?
Currently moving my stuff into a private sector student house for this academic year. It's a 5 bed house, 2 other tenants so far apart from me (but haven't seen them yet), no-one has moved in yet but contracts began on the 1st of September. We all have individual contracts. When I collected my keys and had a proper look…
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How do you cope financially? Part-time masters students?
Hi everyone :) I have bene toying with the idea of doing a Masters for a few years now. Im now thinking about taking the plunge and im undecided on how best to finance "living" around it. We currently have a rather cushioned life as we live in tied accomodation and work ful time in london and have no debts. I have been…
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Moving into halls tomorrow
I would just like to wish everyone who is moving into halls tomorrow the very best and I hope you all have a fantastic year. I have been driving my two mad with my money saving tips and hints on frugal living - I bet they can't wait to go!
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Full Time Student - advice needed please!
Hey all I'm a student in my 30s starting my first year full time at uni. I'm currently employed and am trying to clear my debts. I work 2 jobs (PA) and have been trying to get out of debt. I've finally gotten into the degree that I am passionate about, and although it's only two days weekly for now, it will increase…
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DD has applied for tuitin fee & maintainance loan too late for mainatinace grant?
As the title says DD is her wisdom applied for her finance with her step mum when neither of them knew anything about it all and didn't apply for the maintenance grant which I am sure she will qualify for. Is it too late now before I fill the forms in and gather all the bits they need? Also on the assessment forms is asks…
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Glandular Fever... can't start this term
My daughter has glandular fever (is in hospital at the moment). She will not be able to go back to Uni.. her final year. Have other people experienced an illness before the start of a year and missed a term? Should she think of having a year off as the doctors have said she is unlikely to recover for at least this next…
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2 weeks until term and Homeless - Scared
Hi folks, In a couple of weeks I enter the 3rd year of my course (Thankfully the final year as I have hated every single second of it) and still don't have a home. I have had 2 private deals fall through and the university is completely useless and won't help. Just wondering if any of you good people have any advice as…
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Possible Virgin Media Broadband Instalation Scam.
Is it normal for Virgin Media technicians to flyer doors for business? I only ask because one has supposedly done so to the house I'll be moving into soon for University. However he started to ask more and more personal questions in the premise of doing a credit check before filling in forms tomorrow. I drew the line at…
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Part time Student help
Hi all, new to forum. I was wandering whether anyone knew of any schemes or grants avaiable to a fulltime worker, part time student with regards to funding for books. I am nearly 21yrs old. have a daughter and a mortgage, times are difficult but i could really use these books for the upcoming degree i am taking. I've…
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Does the lash activator work
I heard about the cargo lash activator. Does it really make lashes thicker and fuller. Also the the Yuroll facial roller, does it help the skin?
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Windows 7 for £30
Anybody who pre-ordered Windows can ditch that order now, cause there's an even better one out (Well, it will be next week) For a limited time, Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional will be available for only £30. This offer is only for students, hence why it's in here. This is the site you'll need to go to.
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ISIC card and railcard query
Does it matter what version of the ISIC card you have for a 16-25 railcard when you're a mature student? You can apply for an NUS card and upgrade to an ISIC and NUS combined card for an extra £1 Or both cards separately would cost £18. Does anyone know if it matter which version of the ISIC you have? EDIT too: I have…
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Can you get the 'Higher Education Maintenance Grant' when doing a partime degrees??
Hi i was just wondering if anyone knows if you can get the Higher Education Maintenance Grant if you are doing a degree through distance learning, instead of campus based?? (It will be require 15-20hours of study per week so a partime degree)…
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where to get a Cheap or free academic diary.
Evening guys and gals! Just want to pick your brains, At my old uni and my boyfriends uni they gave an academic diary on enrolment (packed with useful info too as a bonus). However at Manchester Met I've never seens any. Has anyone noticed recently any cracking deals on them in any stationary shops or blagged one from a…
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What am I entitled to?
I know what I'd be entitled to for a university degree. I am doing one or two (depending on how tomorrow's meeting goes, if they've sorted out timetable clashes) A Levels, starting immediately. I'm 24, single, no dependents, but dyslexic (I know I'll be entitled to help when at uni but would I get anything now?) What can I…
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Dissertation Questionnaire
Not moneysaving, but very studenty. I'm sending this on behalf of one of my best friends. Basically it's covering questions on the geography of the internet and suchlike. It should only take a few minutes to fill in, and please do feel free to pass it on to others. The more replies the merrier! Please click here. Thanks in…
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Help with CV Working as a Waiter
hello I am helping my son with his CV for work as a waiter in a local busy Italian restaurant. Any advice/tips about what to write re his qualities to increase his chance of getting the job please... many thanks Fiona
