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Archives for April 2010

Graduate prospects???
I am just coming to the end of a three year course (BA Hons management degree) and have been applying for many graduate trainee programmes. So far I have had no luck with any of them. I cant really relocate as this means moving my 5yr old ds with me and I have the added benefit of having family near me right now. I am…
Previously a student, going to be again, which banks?
I did not finish my original degree (various continuous mental health conditions) and am still with the same bank I was then who of course have charged me with late payment fees on the interest and their credit card. It has been a a bad few years basicly. Anyway, what I'd like to know now is what to do about getting a…
I'm going to do a MASTERS!..now where do I get and put my dosh?
Hi there! It's my first time on this forum so play nice please :) My name's Robin, and I've just been accepted on a motorsports engineering masters course at Oxford Brookes. ( I'm over the moon!) :rotfl: Now I'm saving up as much money as I can, I'm applying for all the bursaries and grants etc that I'm qualified for. But…
Student loan help
Hi Does anyone know when HMRC tell the SLC how much I've paid over the last tax year? My current balance is showing as correct up to 31/03/2009. I just thought it would have been updated now. Also, is there any way to view previous years payments? As all I can see is a single number (my balance including interest up to…
Advice for childrens bank account aged 12+
Could anyone please advise which bank account would be the best for my son who is 12 nearly 13. Both myself and his dad have agreed that each week we will pay money into his account so that he learns to manage it himself. We will set up a Standing Order each month to be paid into his account, but I am absolutely…
Statement in support of application - HELP
Ok, I am going for it, I am at the end of my application for college. I am applying for access to higher education. I am 27 so classed as a mature student. It is now asking for a statement in support of application, why I want to do the course and any experience I have had. After the access course I want to go to uni to do…
Masters Application Statement
Dear all Hope someone can help. I need to write a statement to apply for a masters part time ( hopefully for September) http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/PersonalStatement.htm Ive found this, is this really the sort of standard I should be aiming for ( possibly seems a bit basic) I don't want to miss the boat on this!…
Where to start???
Hi all I'm a 30yr old mature student with no assets or savings and approx £5k of debt plus the student loan debt which I need to get me through Uni. I have suffered with depression and a number of addictions in the past but Uni is marking a new start for me yet I am scared about money generally. I worry about Pensions and…
Dead confused!
I am 19yrs and been doing an apprenticeship it is coming to an end and I really want to go back to college and do something completely different. I live at home with my mum and she is disabled and on benefits. She has lost a lot of her benefits with me working and I pay her the difference. Which works out quite well. I…
Uni coming to an end - benefits
Right not sure if this will help anyone but i recieved this email from my uni today Dear Student I am e-mailing you to remind you that as a final year student you may be eligible to claim benefits from the end of your course. It is important to claim on time as it is often difficult to backdate any claims. You can claim…
Students Get Cheaper Gas - Electric & Water bills
Hey guys, :A I found this website called http://www.utilitiesin1.com/ It looks pretty interesting as they consolidated all the bills like heating & water into one. It also says that they send an sms to mulitple occupiers in student properties to say who needs to pay etc. Nice little follow up for those of us that always…
help finding funding for post grad course
I finish my honours degree in 5 weeks :eek: and am planning to do social work post graduate course next year (in Scotland) but dont know where to start looking for funding, can anyone help please? As far as I know SAAS only provide loans up to honours degrees.
Confused, can anyone help
My 19 year old wants to go to college after a year off....well last 4 months on sick with broken sacrum...back to topic...if and what would she be entitled to as a non worker, i think there is adult learning grant of £30 a week, but what about college fees ect, grants, she is thinking of a full time travel and tourism…
Any advice from Student Nurses?
Hi all, I'm looking for some advice please. After a pretty disastrous interview on Saturday I'm pretty certain that I won't be going to Uni next year. I'm in the end stages of my Access to Nursing at college now and I'm on track to pass with no problems. I've been doing it part-time since September 2008 and working during…
College & Open Uni clash..
Hey everyone, I study Civil Engineering at college part time, 1 day (10.5) hrs a week. I was looking at the Open Uni website and saw that I could get financial support up to £800 (ish).. so I sent off for the pack. Inside it says that I cannot get financial support if I'm registered with another institution.. :( So, I'm…
help with jfk speech anyone??
Hi guys I am hoping for some help from someone who knows more than i do about language and JFK's inaugural speech. I have covered metaphor/agency etc but need to cover rhythm and have ground to a halt. Does anyone know much or anything about the rhythm created with sets of three? I think this is an example. “We observe…
Helping PCDL application
Hello, I will be applying for a PCDL in July, for a course starting in October. It's an MsC in Management and I will be asking for the £10,000 maximum amount. I'm currently trying to improve my credit rating as much as possible but just had a few specific questions: I'm 22. I have two current accounts and a credit card.…
PGCE loan for over 25 year old.
A friends son has just begun to complete the application for the PGCE loan. He is 25 but still iving at home. As I understand it he is now classed a self supporting wherever he lives, but when he comes to the portion of the form asking for income it only has the options for household income, not personal income. How does…
Continuing Students applying for 2010/11
A couple of questions: If you are applying online do the passwords etc.. from last year still work? I can't remember them (I was so stressed, I did write them down but can't remember where I put them) I know you can have reminders sent out but I would just like to start again. is this possible? In providing evidence of…
Student Loan repayment
I am about to start earning some money and would like to know if it is illegal if I instruct my employer not to deduct my salary for student loan payment but I make payments myself???

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