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Need help with "Recovery of Overpaid Grant"
Enrolled in a course in 2007/2008 for HND computing at a local college, completed the first year although the college dismissed the second year as there weren't enough people for it to be financially viable for them to do. I was given the full maintenance grant of £2765 paid in 3 installments over the year. I never…
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Rights with Visa
Hello fellow money savers, Not sure if this is in the right place, if it isn't please feel free to move it. Here's the story: I bought two Activity Superstore vouchers for driving an Aston Martin in July 09. I've bought one before and it gave 12months to the expiration date. However, just had a look at my voucher and it…
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Increasing RBS student overdraft - best plan of action?
I am in my first year and have an overdraft facility of £1000. I could really do with some extra cash to see me through this last bit of uni until May when I will be earning good money for 4 months. RBS say on their website that I £1000 is normally offered in the second term but that £2750 can be applied for at any time. I…
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Tuition fee support if I have to defer?
Hi there, Just wondering if anyone can help with the follwoing... I'm in my 1st year of a 2 year foundation degree. As I studied for 2 years when I was younger (didn't complete the course), I am only entitled to 1 year of fee support. So for this year, I have paid the fees myself and next year I'll be entitled to the…
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Thinking of doing 2 a level courses distance learning, will I be able to get funding?
Hi there all, I've been thinking about taking A level Business studies and A level Accounting (I need to do A levels to get into a proper university) with ICS as they have been the most helpful in answering my questions, but I can hardly afford the rent let alone £60 a month for the course and £120 for all the exams I have…
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SAAS or LEA?
i came up to glasgow to study a HND in 2006. i finished my course 2 years ago and decided to stay here. i am now looking at going back into studying further after my 2 year break. i signed onto the electoral roll up in glasgow in 2007 in order to vote that year. it means i have been living here for 4 years, studying for 2.…
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Top-up degrees classification
I have a question and google is not answering it so I figured I would ask here! I'm going on to do a top-up degree after a foundation degree (which will be at a different university also). I know that with normal degrees the second and third year marks are used for classification. How is it for top-up degrees? Is the last…
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FREE access to various SAGE journals
Hi, I know this will be to a niche audience but i've found it very useful. SAGE are offereing various free trials. I've signed up for the education journals (valid until end of march) Hope this helps someone!:beer: http://online.sagepub.com/cgi/freetrial
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If you were me, what would you do in my situation?
Right, in November I applied to university as a mature student of 22 having finally decided on what I want to do with my life. The degree I've applied for is very competitive and to train me for a health profession, so I have a set career plan which I'm very enthusiastic about. In line with this, I thought it would be…
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Part time
I plan to study part time at a Scottish Uni in say a year. I reside in Scotland. Currently doing a Open Uni course. (second one) Will I get my course fees paid whilst at the Scottish Uni? I am on Income Support and DLA at the moment. My fees are paid for my OU courses.
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need a form....still waiting...
ive asked and asked and asked for a form to send off with my daughters application showing our income.....i did it all online but totally hashed it up and forgot to do my partners dla so i phoned and they said they would send the form to me and im still waiting... 3 times ive phoned up and checked they have had the right…
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Nvq vs diploma
I know this may be a silly question but could anyone tell me the difference between an NVQ and a Diploma? I was hoping to do Animal Care but am slightly confused as to the differences incl cost As I am a stay at home mum I would have to do either distance learning or evening/weekends?
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Advice needed, please. Should I drop out?
Really need some practical advice. Basically, I think I might drop out of my course or might be withdrawn. I'm at college doing an HNC and study in Scotland, I am a mature independant student and I receive a loan of £5123 and my tuition fees are paid. The reason for dropping out is due to difficult personal cicumstances…
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Childcare grant - income thresholds and assessment.
I have looked everywhere for an idea on how much childcare grant I could possibly get depending on household income....but no information exists! Short of doing a freedom of information request asking for their assessment criteria I dont know what to do! My DP may move in after I start Uni. His income for the last tax year…
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Disabled Student's Allowance -- worth applying for mental health?
Hi guys, I have some issues with anxiety and depression. I don't talk about them much to anyone because, to be honest, I have issues accepting them myself. On the good days, I don't want to be depressed so I don't think about it, on the bad days I don't want to talk to anyone about anything let alone about that. My office…
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Natwest Interest Free Graduate Loan!
Hi, I've just seen the Natwest Interest Free Graduate Loan (see link below) http://www.natwest.com/personal/student-graduate/g2/graduate-borrowing/graduate-interest-free-loan.ashx So you get the loan to pay off your interest free overdraft, and set up some regular payments for 3 years. Am I right in thinking this is a good…
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Online surveys - students need your opinions please help me
Survey ended, thanks for those who entered, please check your emails incase your one of the winners
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Disabled students allowance and withdrawing
I am seriously considering completing my first year and then taking a year out to sort myself out - not something I want to do; but I have no choice. I receive disabled students allowance. (DSA) What would happen with this? What happens when I plan to return (if I do) to uni? I have also just submitted my application for…
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Unpaid Internships...
Unpaid Internships - breaking employment law? Just read this on the BBC news website and wondered what people's thoughts were? These kind of schemes are being increasingly used and are often seen as being vital to getting a job in today's economic climate. Yet I for one doubt I'd ever be able to afford to do something full…
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Access BRITISH JOURNAL OF MUSIC EDUCATION 2005
Hello all,,,,, I was wondering if anyone here might have access to this journal? I'm looking for an article for an essay that I'm writing, and I don;t have access to this journal. 2005, VOL 22; NUMB 3, pages 322-323 Would really appreciate it if someone could help me out!
