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PGDE advice please
I'm considering going into teaching and doing a PGDE at either one of the local universities. Strathclyde generally has a good reputation but they haven't bothered to update their online prospectus since 2008 so not sure what to think of that. Glasgow has a brilliant reputation which has a slant on teaching in a catholic…
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Under 18 students
Is there any bank that gives a card to students under 18 that an adult can add money to ? My dependent is going away to study and I want to make sure they can get hold of some cash if they need it. Everything seems to be geared to over 18's.
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**BAD TIMES** Lloyds Bank Student/Graduate Account
Hey guys, This is my first post so excuse me if I've posted this wrong... I applied for student account in 2004 and decided to go with my existing provider Lloyds TSB. I told them I had been accepted at Bournemouth University and will be starting my 4 year Sandwich degree that October. Filled in forms, job done :) All went…
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Funding Masters
I've just been accepted on an MSc course at the same university where I'm currently doing my undergraduate degree. I'm having trouble locating funding though, all the links I can find seem to be doing things the other way round - finding a funded masters place as opposed to what to do if you already have a university…
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Saas Help
Hi, Saas are basically being !!!!!!!s i've had my award + loan since august it was all accepted i have been getting payments fine. I got a letter today 6/2/2010. Basically saying we need you to send us P60u or a letter from DWP for my mum. And the same for my dad P60u both for year ending april 2009 It then goes on to say…
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whoops forgot summat on form
my daughter filled in her online claim form today for her student finance and then i did my hubbys and mine to support her claim....just realised though - i totally forgot to include my hubbys disability....with forever being told dla dont count in most claims for things i have a list of our income already wrote down…
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New Student Mother - what am i enttled to???
Hello, I am due to become a student in september I am married with a 1 year old child. In september i will be starting an access to HE coarse for primary teaching. My husband earns 19,000 PA and at the moment i earn about £550 a month but as of september I will not be working. I really need some advice on benefits out…
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help with aggregrate grades uni modules
hi guys! wonder if anyone can help me out? a mate just got his end of yr marks 2nd yr and cannot work out how they were arrived at. eg a 2.plus and a 1 minus overall 2.1 plus is there apoints system? and why is it marked down to the lowest assignment? he wonders why he bothers to work harder and improve on the first essay…
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does anyone know what Indicative Assessment means
I have done my finance and its all been assesed but says that its an Indicative Assessment based on household income, but i dont have a clue what that means as i dont seem to have the parent learning allowance that i received last year. Thanks
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Is the OU degree B46 Maths & It's Learning enough for a career in Teaching?
I'm moving to Germany soon and am going to take the oppurtunity to just work part time and start a degree with the OU. Ideally I'd like to have a career in teaching at secondary school. I have seen a course on the OU - B46 Maths & It's Learning which I thought was a maths and teaching degree in one iyswim. But after…
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I dropped out of Uni after 2 years. Im now returning on a new course please help
Hi, I originally went to uni straight after my A levels in 2003. I completed 2 years on a BA Business administration course then dropped out in 2005 and have been working full time ever since. I self funded my 2 years and took out no loans, got no grants and no bursaries. I did not receive any certificate or qualification?…
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What is income and what isnt??
Ok can anyone help student finance finally come up with an assesment and here are the details Single mum currently claims child tax credit and housing/council tax benefit. Student finance--- Maintenance Loan £3564.00 Basic Loan Maintenance Loan £1469.00 Plus Income assesment Loan total £5033.00 Then Special Support Grant…
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Student Exclusive Offer: Office Ultimate 2007 for £38.95
Hi all, For those just heading back to Uni for the new semester and needing Office head over to http://www.microsoft.com/uk/studentdeal They're doing an exclusive student deal where you get Ultimate for £38.95 which includes the following: Access 2007 Outlook 2007 Excel 2007 PowerPoint 2007 Groove 2007 Publisher 2007…
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Graduate Schemes: Need to make my app stand out.
Hello, Perhaps some people could help me here. I graduated a few years ago however i would like to now apply for several graduate schemes as i feel they are well suited. The past 3 years i have worked abroad and one thing or another has led me to opt out of applying, however some of them seem very appealing and i feel i…
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almost 21 and want to return to education but alot of factors to consider!
I work at McDonalds full time, have done for a year but might and think I have a job at tescos HOWEVER things have to change, I don't want to be working in supermarkets and making do in 20 years time and however much I feel too old to be going into education again I think now would be better than being depressed at a till…
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Part time beauty courses- scotland
Hiya! I was hoping someone could help me! I stay in edinbugh and looking to do a part time beauty/nail course. Where would be the best place to look at courses? Also is there any grants/loans etc for it! I have 2 children! Thanks :j
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Please Help Student loan mistake
OK, I am studying part time this year in Scotland, I failed a module last year and am resitting) I applied for the loan under the sense that I was going to be full time, When i found out what happened I emailed them to tell them my circumstances had changed. I got my loan letter through as usual, and was shocked but…
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SLC and p60's??
Hi, i am a student and currently get the lowest loan amount possible from the govenment as my parents couldnt find they're p60s.. i need more money and was wondering is there any way of getting duplicates of these so i can send to the SLC and get some more funding ? Many Thanks L xx
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Returning to uni
Hi I have had a pretty bad record at uni so far - after finishing my A-levels I applied to do Physics at manchester uni. I did pretty poorly, scraping through some of the exams and ending up with retakes in summer 08 which I did not pass. I was permitted to resit the year but just could not cope and ended up with similar…
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References for masters degree
I am hoping to do an MSC this September but need references of 2 people Who would you normally use? Could it be my last employer. I cant think of a uni tutor that i was close with. I am also stuck on the personal statement, its sooo hard. Any hints or tips pleaseee?
