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Cover Letter check
Hi. This will be my first real Graduate job opportunity, and I'm trying to be on top of it. :) Anyway..... Will someone check my covering letter for any grammar mistakes please. Thanks in advance. Here it is: Sir/Madame Following the Presentation and Networking Evening on 14 June 2010, I’m writing to apply for the Java…
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Postgraduate Funding
Hi everyone, Any advice would be most gratefully received although I am aware there have been a number of similar threads. I am registered disabled and have been unable to work since graduating in 2006. I have undertaken regular stints of volunteer work when able, and am currently doing so, and until recently was actively…
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Surviving before 1st paycheque - Graduate Loan?
Hi All, I'm due to graduate in 2 weeks, and have been lucky enough to secure a place on a graduate scheme for a well known IT company, starting at the beginning of July. My problem is, I won't be paid for another month after this date, and will need money to live on, which will include petrol if commuting from home, or…
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Failed some modules
I am a second year student at a mid-table University. I have just received my exam results, but failed four modules. This means that I am not entitled to be reassessed. It is not possible to repeat the year as I am already on a repeat year. I was unable to complete this stage last year due to exceptional personal problems.…
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Student Loan | 5 years after graduating
Hi All I wonder if anybody could give me some advice please regarding my student loan issues/problems. It all began 5 years ago when I graduated from uni and promptly starting working. When I started work I was already earning above the threshold for monthly repayments to Student Loans to begin...however, this did not…
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How to get debit card for student
Hi, my daughter is just finishing her 1st yr at Uni. She doesn't want/need an overdraft or any credit cards, but would find it really useful to have a debit card. She's just applied online with Halifax but they won't give her one and I'm assuming it's only because she ticked the 'no' box when asked - will you be depositing…
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Current Year Assessments
I am completing a Current Year Assessment Form as our family income is significantly reduced (halved) from the 2008/2009 financial year. Our combined definite income for 2010/2011 will be around £25,200. I am currently undergoing training and when/if I qualify later this year and become self employed I will almost…
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Help!! Student/1st time credit card!!
Hello there! I am in my second year at uni and have managed to stay afloat without a credit card but now my car insurance is due and I figured that if I paid that in full on a credit card it would save me money. However I then realised I know very little about them so here I am asking your advice... What features do I look…
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Anyone??Mum needs help wanted with studentfinance site.
I am logged into site, I supported my daughter last year and I have to add my other daughter who will be starting uni in September. The problem is her details from last year when she did a foundation course at another Uni is on there and I can't change the details. It says check the details and amend if necessary BUT the…
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Childcare.
I won't know exactly what childcare I need until the first week of September when my modules and timetable are finalised, however I need to apply for the childcare grant. I do know that my timetable will be different in semester 1 than semester 2, and the After School Club say unless book everything in July or they will…
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Confused as to what I should apply for via Student Finance.
Hi, I need some advice as to what is probably best for me, as so far, people I have spoken to haven't been much help. I have just completed a two year Foundation Degree and I am now applying for the final third year which is a top up year for a BA Honours. I am a single mum renting through the Housing Association. So far,…
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Childcare allowance for student nurses?
I'm just reapplying for my NHS bursary (going into 2nd year). I've got to fill out the childcare allowance because I need to use a childminder My costs are going to vary throughtout the whole year. During term time it's going to be about £71.50 a week (only 17 hours per week) but the holidays are going to be about £190 a…
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Savings
Hi, I am an OT student in Scotland and pat of our course is to go on placement, which could be anywhere in scotland. During first year I maxxed out my overdraft because of it and I am now slowly paying it back, and should be out of it by August (Yay!). This year I want to put the money I get form SAAS each month (will be…
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Question about going to a graduation ceremony
My brothers graduation ceremony is next month, my mum & dad are going with him but he's said others can go and watch it on a big screen somewhere? Anyway, as none of us have ever known anybody finish uni, we don't know what the correct etiquette is, we've been told formal wear, is this like suits and ties (or bow ties?)…
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NHS Bursary and previous years earnings
Hello I was wondering if someone in the know can help me. I am considering going back to University to do a 2 year DipHE in paramedic science with professional registration for entry in September 2011. I am 26 and currently working full time and have been since leaving university in 2005. I live on my own in rented…
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Applying to University
OK I can begin applying for 2011 in October, which will also give me a reference from my tutor at college, which I begin in September. My questions are: I have looked through courses and think that I will be most interested in history, but I am a little wary because I didn't even do it at GCSE level. Should this cause me…
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Graduate Jobs, is it worth applying ?????
i recently posted about a family members degree, and was looking at grad positions for her today, and to my amazement if she does end up with a 2:2 honours degree, there is next to no options for her. i find this completely crazy... i know a 2:2 is not the best, but by completing a 4yr honours degree to me that shows…
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Tuition raises.
As it is pretty obviously that the tories are going to raise it, and with the current coalition pact claiming Lib Dems will abstain from voting. I can't seem to find an answer anywhere. Does the rise effect current students? something in the back of my mind is telling me students agreed to £3000 odd + inflation only. It…
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what do you need to take to student digs??
my son is starting uni in sept.any suggestions on what he needs to take to student accomodation furniture wise or do they provide it?he just rolls his eyes when i say we better start getting stuff.mothers eh?pain in the bum.he'll miss me when he isnt getting his clothes washed and ironed and the fridge full of goodies and…
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Students Going Abroad
Hello Hoping someone can give me some advice. My son has been awarded a place at University in Canada. It is a great opportunity for him, not only to gain his degree, but also to obtain the sports coaching he wants in Volleyball to help him gain entry to British Volleyball Coaching scheme. Problem is funding. We paid 2.5K…
