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Archives for May 2010

Foundation Year at Uni
Hi there I am applying to my local uni to do my Foundation year this year then go on to do my degree starting next year. I have also got a part time job one day a week and one shift at the weekend. Is it realistic to want to keep the job ? The Access/Foundation department I spoke to said I can expect to be actually at Uni…
Moneybox Live - Student Loans
Just for information: Today's Moneybox live on BBC Radio 4 is on Student Loans - is on at the moment but is likely to be available on listen again.
Funding for Masters degrees
I'm going back to uni in September to do an MA. I've got four student loans from my first degree, all deferred (and have been for, like, a million years). I've been looking around for bursaries and funding but there doesn't seem to be any help for this level. Any insider knowledge/advice much appreciated!
Student Loan Bosses Stand down - BBC article
Student Loan Bosses Stand down Thought this may interest people
Student private accomodation
Hi Just a couple of questions my son is at uni in Sheffield on his 3rd Year he has arranged private accommodation in a house share I need to be the Guarantor for the property rent is £59 per week excluding bills with 3 other people. 1.Its a 12 month contract running from June 2010 to July 2011 is this normal bearing in…
Books for Accounting & Finance degree
I have been accepted onto a fast track course for accounting and finance which means that I will be studying through the summer. Can anybody recommend any sites which I may have overlooked, or does anybody know of any offers. The books I need are: * A Melvin (2009) Taxation: Finacnical Act 2009, 15th edition, FT Prentice…
anxious about beginning a level 3 module
hi, i am soon going to be starting a level 3 module in facilitating and learning (equivalent to a 3rd year degree level). i am not academic and i have never been to uni before. the assignments are at 3rd year degree level and i haven`t written an essay in over 20 years!!!!!! i really want to pass this module, but i am…
Friendly advice required re returning to Uni.
I started a degree 3yrs ago. My first yr was pretty much a disaster due to ill health & my landlord deciding to rewire my home. Although I completed all coursework, I was unable to take the exams. The uni allowed me to sit the exams the following summer & I fortunatly passed them. I started the 2nd yr Oct 2009, but once…
Student Finance England
Does anyone have an email address for Student Finance England? Last year you could log on and message them from your account but this year that option seems to be missing. I have rang, takes hours, and even sent them mail. Thanks in advance
2010 Graduates
Who is graduating this summer? I am graduating (hopefully :o ) in a BA (hons) in Educational Studies with early childhood. I am hoping I may scrape a first, but it depends on my results in this semester :cool: I have hired my graduation gown and photos and booked my tickets. I am really lucky as my uni does not charge for…
Student Finance payment for summer months
Hi all On behalf of someone else Payments of Student Grant/Student loan received so far sept 2009 jan 2010 april 2010 He has reapplied for next years finance still waiting to hear,when is his next payment due ? The online portal only shows the 3 payments he has already had Do you get any more to see you through until Sept…
Disappointing results
I would really appreciate some advice. This is quite a complex situation, so I will try to provide a brief synopsis. I went to my local University in 2007, after obtaining AAC at A-level (in Double ICT and English) to read English and Theology. At the end of the first year, I achieved a mid 2.1. In the second year, I had…
EMA & Income from private pension
Does any one know if it is the net or gross income taken into account on income from a private pension & state pension, also have very small amount of savings so do they count interest on them as well?
College Interview and funding (Scotland)
Hi guys just wandering if anyone is able to give me some advice here on bursaries and funding. Here is my story: I left high school in 2007 after my 6th and final year and worked for a year. In 2008 I went to Stevenson College to study art and design and finished that course with a C pass in 2009, I got a bursary for this…
FAO student finance/ LEA employees
hi im wondering if you can help me. i am currently retaking year two after being signed off sick the first time round. however im still sick but i am changing courses and unis so i have to start from yr 1 again. although i only have one year left of loans the lea can offer me i have spoken to my su and they have said that…
Mature student advice needed!
[ Hello, I desperately need some advice from you lovely folk. I have a full time job, mortgage etc etc but have gotten into university to do a Masters programme for 2 years full time starting this Sep. Which means taking the plunge in leaving my very well paid and secure job, somehow getting part time or sessional work to…
When am I no longer classed as astudent?
I've completed my first year of uni. I am starting another course in January with OU. Up until then, I would need to claim benefit of some sort to live off. My question is, because I was / am a full-time student, I'm not currently entitled to JSA. When would I be entitled to this?
K 12 Distance Learning
is distance learning a good solution
Free £50 from Santander?
Hey Guys, I'm hoping this deal isn't too good to be true. Santander have recently opened a student branch and are advertising a free £50 cash gift once the account has been open for a month. The only term i've seen is that you must switch your existing bank account using the Account Transfer Process. I informed HSBC that I…
Student finance website bizarreness.
My dad contributes to a private pension but on the student finance website if you select that you will provide information about earnings via a p60 then you must select p60 as the evidence for the private pensions contributions, but the p60 provides no information on private pension contributions as far as I can see. Is…

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