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Help with my graduate CV
Hi, I am applying for graduate scheme type jobs(business sector) and i could really use some help. I have always been poor at the CV stage, and if anything my CV needs to better than most in terms of wording, layout, skillset etc etc as i am already at a disadvantage i reckon with in being 3 years since my graduation.…
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SLC - Confirmation of customer details
My daughter recently got a letter/form from SLC basically asking her to confirm her current circumstances as she graduated last year and they have no trace of any employment. So she ticked the box to confirm she is attending further study (Masters) and attached a letter stating that she had been awarded a bursary to cover…
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Students in Kingston, beware of IRD Homes, Sunil Dhown and Richard Elby
I've been informed by a few students living in flats owned and managed by IRD Homes, Sunil Dhown and Richard Elby that they have had a particularly bad experience in Magnum House which they own and manage. Essentially they have only had 6 months tenancy in their flat due to a £100 or so pound rent increase which being…
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2nd Year Going to 3rd Looking for Bank
Hello all! I'm currently with Lloyds TSB and all seems swimmingly except recently they've been completly ******** with me so I am looking to change banks. I'm a second year, going into third with the intentions of going onto a PGCE after that so I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a bank to move ot.
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Financial Assessment form-dependants
Child dependants in further/higher education-It asks are they receiving financial support? If so, from which authority or organisation? What exactly are they asking for here- bursaries(like Uni or NHS), EMA, parental help, Child benefit?
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SLC - horrendous website. Does anyone know where the "evidence summary" is?
As per the title, they've sent me an email, and said I should look in the "evidence summary" for what is needed. Only problem is, that doesn't seem to exist! Anyone know where I should be looking - I've been through all the other summaries (entitlement etc) to see if there was a link...
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Help! Denied loan for tuition fees!
I usually use The Student Room but I've been told this is a good place to get help on these kind of things! :] I just spoke to someone from Student Finance England who has informed me that they won't loan me money to pay for my tuition fees! I'm shocked and confused.. I withdrew from my first year of uni 2 months in. I…
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Asset Means testing
Great site Martin thank you. This is making it it so much easier to plan for a couple of years ahead when my son will be going to Uni. You mention that Grants and Loans are Residual Income tested, but can you confirm if assets will also be tested, such as Savings and investments or equity in homes. Thanks
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Post-98 Student Loan - Interest / Missed payments
Hi All, First post, so be gentle! I'm looking for some advice / guidance on the following issue. I have a Post-98 loan, which I began paying off in 2002, albeit slowly at first. For some reason my 02/03, 04/05 paymnets were completely missed, and some others were incorrect. After much trouble with the SLC and HMRC they…
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I am planning to apply/avail this
I am planning to apply for SLC, but I'm wondering if I am qualified for this thing, my parents were separated and I would like to know if whose income will be assessed, since they are living separate lives now(my parents).
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Special Support Grant Eligibility.
Hi, This probably seems stupid to ask. The requirements for the special support grant instead of the maintenance grant are: "if, during the academic year, you meet the conditions for being a ‘prescribed person’ under the Income Support or Housing Benefit Regulations" Does it mean the actual applicant has to have been…
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Statement not making sense?????
I have just recieved a Final Annual Statement from the student loans company for the period 06/04/2006-05/04/2007. The date of issue is Dec 2007???? I had an overpayment when i left uni in 2007 and have just finished paying this off at £30 per month. Does anyone know why I have recieved a letter dated from 2007? Obviously…
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Tuition Fees Help
I left university in december because my dad was very ill. I have been told I have to pay half the tuition fees which is £1600. I think this is unfair and it will cause me great financial hardship. Can I challenge this?> I would be really gratefu for any help
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Best Debit Card for a 17 year old
Hi, my younger brother is 17 and I'm fed up with his continuous wasting of money, I can't keep track of how much I give him because it's normally in small amounts like fivers. I figure I can set him up a debit card account so I know exactly how much I'm giving him every month. Only problem is I have no idea which one to…
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SLC Issues
SLC = PAINS IN THE !!!!!!!! I got the following email today and am baffled as to why! They haven't been in contact with either of my parents (I'm 20 going into 3rd year) to ask for details. I didn't need to submit any data this year other than the original application for support for my 2nd year. Anyone else had this…
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PhD - 1st year review
Hi - anyone out there who has been through the 1st year review process? I'm doing Literature and would appreciate some thoughts on the chapter submission, especially after a tough meeting with my supervisor yesterday. Thanks W
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Help..with online application please!
Hi trying to do online application and am a little confused about the "unearned income" part. The notes dont have the answer either. It doesnt state anywhere where I would put CHB and CTC. Any ideas? Also will they send me a form to do the childcare grant and parent learning allowance? Have ticked I wanna apply for them!…
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Uni Grants, Fee's - Really Confused & Really Behind!
Hey! Ok here is the story, I applied for Uni in late January, at this current time I have 2 offers and really pleased! The thing is, I have not applied for any fee's or grants or anything yet, and it's just hit me that I'm really behind! I'm hoping to get the course fee grant and the maintenance grant. Where should I…
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College refuse to aknowledge my independent status
First of all, sorry for the length! I am currently studying a year long FE course at a local college in order to get to University this September, however I am having trouble convincing the registrar that I can't afford to pay the £1700 course fee. I am 26 and have lived away from home for seven years, the problem is that…
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University demanding payment unfairly - please help!
Hi, I am having a bit of trouble at the moment. Rather than beginning my academic year September-June I am a spring entrant meaning that I begin my academic year in February go for the summer break and finish each January at the end of the autumn term - (February - January). This is the way my tuition fees are paid by…
