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Archives for February 2010

Applying early for 2010/2011 loans
As one of my sons loans for 2009/10 isn't properly sorted out yet, I want to get their second year applications in as soon as possible. When can you apply?
Already worrying about work in the summer...anyone else?
I am already worrying about finding a job to see me over the 5 month summer break, anyone else? Been applying like mad for all sorts of jobs to no avail, probably to the detriment of my course work :( I get my last student loan payment in May and as a student won't be entitled to benefits over the summer and it's really…
resitting a year at uni or transferring to a different course...?
Hi, I was just wondering where you would stand money wise if you either had to resit a year at uni or you transferred to a different course part way through your current course. Would the SLC only pay for equvallent to three years worth of study regardless of whether you're having to fund an extra year or would they pay…
Money issues, 6th form & uni
Okay, I know I'm still in year 11 so it's not something major to worry about. However, I cannot get any EMA money as my parents are way over the threshold - although they're a 5 figure sum in debt (on a debt management plan now mind you) I was just wondering what options would there be for me in terms of money for 6th form…
Online Focus Groups?
Hello, Does anyone know of where I can do an online focus group for free? Has anyone done this before? Just looking around and there are alot of packages but you have to pay quite alot for them, Its a long shot but maybe someone knows. Thanks :)
Where can I get a cheap 1-2GB flash drive?
Old or new.
Career Change
I would like some honest opinions. I am not sure if we are doing the right thing. Both me and my husband are tired with our jobs and both have decided to retrain starting next yr We have decided on 4 yr courses, which is funded from the second year. We have 1 year to save up on the 1st yr fees and living etc . Now the…
Has anyone received an OU grant yet.
Just wondering if anyone else is waiting for the grant to be paid. My course started at the end of January.
Money advice for English undergraduate students
I am a final year student and have one piece of advice for those starting university: Do not save your money or be too sensible with it. Spend it as soon as you get it and you will be rewarded with more. This may sound a strange thing to hear, but it is based on my university experience. I am extremely sensible with my…
Funding for btec diploma
Hi, I'm considering leaving my job to go back to college. I work in retail and just find i'm totally unfulfilled by this, i've always had a interest in fashion and really want to go back to college to see if I can get myself to a place where I can be in a more creative fashion role rather than just selling clothes! I've…
Changing courses
Hi I have a quick question. This is my first year at University and I am studying Zoology. However I am not really enjoying the course. I am thinking of changing courses this September to Astrophysics but I did not do Physics at A-Level. I know if you swap courses you get full course length plus one, if I was to switch to…
What can I do?? Help!
Hi all I was forced to leave my full-time uni course(in my second year) at the end of November 09 as my daughter was put in hospital with serious mental health issues. At the time I left I was unable to contact my tutors due to them being unavailable and me being very busy and stressed, so not alot of communication in the…
Students doing summer placements can recieve extra loan
If you are a student, or know one, who is planning to do a summer placement (that is a mandatory part of their course), then they can get a letter from their placements office and send it to the SLC saying the end of their year is extended to whenever... should recieve extra loan.
Negotiating with SLC
Hi All My wife has about £5k outstanding with the SLC. They are fixed term loans. She works part time and isn't likely to earn more than the earning limit. Has anyone negotiated with the SLC to make a partial repayment as full and final settlement. I was thinking of offering around £2500. Any suggestions welcome. Regards
Renting property from yr2 on!
I'm interested to hear from students who haven't got rich parents and have not been able to find a guarantor for their accommadation from yr2 on. What have they done, we have major problems with my son and his girlfriend neither of which have been able to supply a guarantor for next year (Due to parents br's). All of the…
Private school bursaries
We have just been through the admissions process for a local private school for my son. All the time we were told that we could apply for a bursary when a place was offered. We got a letter offering a place at full fees. When we contacted them for a bursary form, they said all bursaries had been allocated and we did not…
Private school bursaries
We have just been through the admissions process for a local private school for our only child. All the time we were told that we could apply for a bursary when a place was offered. We got a letter offering a place at full fees. When we contacted them for a bursary form, they said all bursaries had been allocated and we…
Interview question..........help please
Hi all, I am hoping for some advice for an interview tomorrow for the Social Work degree. My friend had her interview earlier this week and has given me the gist of what is expected at the interview. She has also given me a brief insight of the questions and they are pretty standard and expected those questions. However,…
moving in with partner, help!
Hi, I'm currently in my first year at uni, i'm 22 years old. at the moment my loans/grants are based on my parents income as i technically live there, even though im only actually there once a month in may i will be "officially" moving in with my partner, however i wont be going on the tenancy as the estate agents wont…
Paying off the Student Loan
Hi all, I am in the third and final year at university, but discussing at the moment whether to pay the loan I owe off straight away or just to leave it. I owe just over £7,600 (was just over £7,400 before interest), and that is just from the first year as I decided to pay the 2nd and 3rd year tuition fees off myself, and…

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