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Interview for access course - Scotland
I have applied to West Lothian College to do an access to Higher Education course with the intention to go on to do primary teaching. I have just found out today that my interview is Friday and I am soo nervous already. What should I expect? Should I take anything with me? I have not had an interview for anything for so…
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Prescriptions
Hi, I am 19 years old, and a full time university student. Usually when Im getting a prescription from the pharmacy, i use the "16, 17, or 18 in full time education" exemption of payment... But now im 19, do I need to pay for prescriptions? I need hey-fever pills, but Im not sure if its worth getting the prescription, or…
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Am i eligible to get a account in another bank?
hi, please help me , i need help. My name is harvi and I'm a student in UK. In may 2010,i was looking for part time job and I saw advert in gumtree. I applied for a job. They send me email saying it is an international company which has properties across UK, and they need someone to receive cheques and clear the money, and…
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Open university financial support for Oct 2010
My friend & I both want to do the same OU course starting Oct 2010. She registered a while ago & said she wanted to apply for financial support & has recently received a letter saying the deadline for submission is the end of this week. However I've received nothing & I think I mustn't have completed reg process as my…
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Uni Grant-Am I Entitled?
ondering if I might be entitled to a grant of some or all or the tuition fee. I understand I can be treated as independent from them if I have provided for myself for the past 3 years. The reason I'm unsure whether to apply for the grant is because although I am totally independent of my parents i only been for the last 2…
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Student Loan Company demanding payment
Posted this in a different topic so am posting it here to see if I can get more advice Hello everyone, Few notes about my situation. I started a foundation degree course in September 2009. I didn't like it, and felt it wasn't the right course for me, so I stuck at it, but eventually left in March 2010. I was going to carry…
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OU Financial support help please :)
Hi i started my course on 1st may, firstly i was wondering,the ou say the course grant is £1075, and other places say up to. Do you automatically get £1075 or do they assess you for a certain amount (i did get the full fee grant £955ish) ? Also how soon did you recieve it? Iknow they say up to 6 weeks for first time…
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Help with going back to college?
Hi, I am being laid off from my job and I really want to go back to college to do an Access to Art & Design course for a year and hopefully go to university. I already have a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Clothing & Textiles but didn't get high enough grades to get in at university on that alone, and I need to build up…
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Disabled Students Allowance
I received a letter today telling me that i have qualified for the disabled students allowance. I have an appointment next week with the university's disability advisor and i have no idea of what to expect or say. I am claiming this on the grounds of long term mental health problems. Has anyone else had the needs…
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Withdrew from course- overpaid loan!! help!!!
Hi, I withdrew from my course this year, and have been overpaid a maintenance loan. I received a letter advising that i have to make immediate payments now- but cannot afford it as i'm not working. I'm however applying to a different instuition this year, and have been assessed for full funding. Will this affect the amount…
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Distance learning funding for Fsc & Bsc Honours degree
I'm currently out of work NDT technician after being made redundant in November. I have found that Northampton university are offering a Fsc & Bsc honours degree in advanced NDT techniques. I qualify for this course without needing any access courses what so ever due to my qualifications and experience, I would also be…
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2nd year Entry
I have been offered a place on my chosen course and I have also been offered a place for second year entry based on the previous OU qualifications I have and am currently studying. If I take second year entry it will obviously mean I will gain my degree, and therefore go onto my PGCE, more quickly. I will also come out…
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Path to a Degree in Astrophysics - mature student
OK, I have no qualifications and wish to embark on a road that will lead me to attaining a place as a degree student of Astrophysics - which GCSE's, A Levels or qualifications will get me there is my question? It is a lifelong dream. Note: I have approached a couple of Universities for advice but I am not too happy with…
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officially moving out of parents home, into new rented flat with my partner.
therefore, my "household" will have a new income... can i change my household address and household income for my third year of uni, to get the most loan? my partner only earns 16k a year.
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Student Laptop
I'm starting uni in Sept and I'm looking to buy a reliable laptop to last me 4 yrs! Any advice on good deals at a good price??? Thanks! :A
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Student Accommodation problem, advice needed
My daughter is at Uni in Carlisle and we live in Newcastle, she is in her first year. Well before she started we enquired and asked how many hours a week she would be at Uni, so that we knew whether she should communte or take the accommodation. We were told it was a full on course and that she would be in lectures most…
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A1 Poster Design
Hi Guys. In a week is my poster presentation fro my final year at Uni. Will be a A1 poster size... Anyone have any idea of what (free)software to use for design? I have Microsoft Word 2007 installed in my PC, but apart from Word used extensively, and PowerPoint haven't touched the other applications. Not sure if can do the…
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Funding question on behalf of someone
Somoene i know asked me to post this on here. They are nothern irish and had been attending university in scotland and had recieved 2 years of funding there (2008/09, 2009/10). This person is now changing to another course in London, starting the first year of three. They have no contact with the father and the mother is…
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Help!!
Due to illness, the Uni advised me to withdraw from the degree programme I was on & apply for a concession to re-start the 2nd year in October 2010. The concession states that in order for me to go back to uni, a letter from my doctor would be required stating I am fit to return. My withdrawl date was the 11th March 2010 &…
