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Student Finance and CTC
Hi Everyone I hope someone can help. I have tried entitledto website but as I am a full time student it states that it cannot help with finances for anyone who is a full time student or in hospital? Im currently a full time student on a degree course and I also work a lot of hours a week (self employed) and I am also a…
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What to wear? and childcare grant
Hi all, I am struggling with a couple of things at the moment and wondered if anyone can help. First thing is I have a couple of interviews at Manchester universities for the Social Work diploma. I have put a bit of weight on since christmas due to being unwell and need to buy something new to wear, but what should I wear?…
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Grants and human rights
I feel that my human rights are being breached as I am not entitled to grants, free dental care etc. This is not based on my income but on the income of my parents. I am an adult now but I am treated differently based on my origin. Anyone feels the same and has an idea what we can do about it?
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Will LEA fund a fifth year?
I originally started off on a 4 year course. I then changed my mind and decided I was only going to make it a 3 year course and told the LEA as such. Then some stuff happened and I ended up having to repeat the 3rd year of my 3 year course, for medical reasons. That's the stage I'm now at. I'm now starting to wish I had…
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Can I retake 2nd year at another University AFTER a 2 year break?
Hi all, Long story short! I was on a Business Management Hons degree course, of which, I completed first year and dropped out half way through second year. Now that I am in a better financial position, I feel the time is right to go back (main reason for quitting was because of motivation as well as financial problems). I…
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Help for a UK student with housing and money problems.
So July my mum is kicking me out and I still have a year left of A levels, how can I get a house? Also I will not get any dole while doing my A levels. I'm looking for a job but it's hard to find a part time one. Also I don't get any sort of EMA as my parents make more than 21,000 even tough they are giving me money. What…
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Paying for a Course in London
Hi I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas, help or suggestions for me. I have just auditioned and gained a place on a btec professional diploma in music at a top London music school. My only issue now is funding. I come from a low income background and will be moving to London for the course. I understand I can get a…
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Is it worth doing MSc Psychological Research Methods?
I am a final year BSc Psychology and Neuroscience student. I would like to go on to do a PhD in the area of Social cognition/Social cognitive neuroscience. Is it a wise move to choose a MSc that is more focused e.g. MSc Social Cognition/Cognitive Neuroscience or to apply for MSc Psychological Research Methods? If anyone…
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ema and company dividends?
Already posted this on another threadbut then thought i might be better starting a new one. Hi, I've just come across this and joined the forum so please be nice! Trying to fill in the EMA form for my son, all seems to be gooing well until I get to my earnings. Like a few others, I'm a ltd company and pay myself dividends…
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Masters Funding
Im asking this question on behalf of my mum. My mum studied part time with Queens University Belfast and obtained a BA Hons. She then decided to do a part time masters in Irish Immigration. She was paying for all of it herself but due to my dads business going belly up she is not able to afford it any more. She has…
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Ground rules for student living at home
Had a quick search but didn't immediately find anything similar so would welcome comments from anyone who's been there, either as a student or a parent! DS3 has applied for deferred entry to Uni, so would go in 2011 under his present plans. He intends to get a job (!) and save some money (!!) in his gap year, so we do have…
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Single mum thinking about Uni
Hi, hoping someone out there can give me some advice, or point me in the right direction. Basically I am a single mum already with the OU, but due to dissatisfaction I am considering going to a brick uni. I do currently work 16 hours, but was thinking more about the worse case scenario and the hours for studying and…
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Student Travel
Entering Glasgow University in September 2010. I will also be moving into Cairncross House student halls around that time aswell. I am wanting to travel every Monday and Thursday from Glasgow University area (can always walk to City Centre if it makes this easier) to Kilmarnock (Air Training Corps Squadron, next to…
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Is there any financial help to do a second degree course?
I’m thinking of going back to university to do a second degree and I was wondering if there is any financial help to do a second degree as I have heard that student finance won’t help with either a student fee loan or a maintenance loan. Any help will be greatly appreciated :)
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Please PLEASE Clever Science Maths person HELP!!
Dear MSErs, Is any one reading this good at Scientific Maths? I need help understanding what a question wants me to do-i'm not asking for the answer. If anyone can help please PM me! Thanks VM in advance! SFG x
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Role of disabled student advisor
Can someone please clarify what the rold of a disbaled student advisor is (mental health) and what criteria, according to the disability discrimination act, they have to abide by. Also, what is the role of a mentor.
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can i change my assessment for 09/10 childcare grant?
I have been luck enough for my (ex) MIL to look after my youngest whilst i am in uni. Now ex has got a new girlfriend she (ex MIL) doesnt want to have my youngest so much. So, i need to put her in childcare. I wasnt assessed on childcare at the beginning of the year, as it was all sorted amoungst family, and have already…
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Bus Discounts
Anyone recommend any bus discount cards i can get for coastliners and arrivas? much appreciated :)
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Your Enrolment...help, please?
Hi, I've got to combile a study on people's enrolment process at their university, and their satisfaction with it. I've created a survey, and wondered if people could take it for me? It'll only take two minutes and I'd be really grateful... http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/57KH7FR Thank you!!
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Dropping out
Does anyone know, if I pull out my uni course now, will I still get my third loan installment in a few months? I'm guessing I will still pay out for the fees but wasn't sure about the rest....
