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Halls of Residence Dilemma
My son has had an offer of halls of residence at Portsmouth University but they're not his first choice (in fact, they were not any of his choices) and I don't know what to do. His offer is for a single ensuite room part catered and the accommodation is a bus ride (there's a free bus between 0730 and midnight Mon-Fri) away…
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Part-time HE Funding
Hi, My sister is thinking of doing a part-time HNC at a local college. However, she is unsure about the funding aspect. She would be entitled to the fullest amount possible- we are sure of that. But, how long does it take to process a claim given that September is fast approaching? If the tuition funding does not come…
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MSE News: Government proposes graduate tax
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "Graduates could pay for their university education through a special tax once they start work ..." Government proposes graduate tax
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Declined Career Development Loan
Hi all I had applied a few weeks ago for a career development loan with Barclays for a 12 month course I wanted to do which starts this September. Ive just heard back from them saying I have been declined for exceeding my overdraft limit on my current account, even though I dont have any defaults, CCJ's or any of those…
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Going back to Uni and Careers Development Loan questions
I'm looking to quit my safe and reliable (but tedious, menial and unrewarding) office job to change career direction by going back to uni full-time for a year in September to study a masters in Agroforestry at Bangor. I have just about enough savings to cover the course fees and probably my rent for a year, but I'm going…
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Trouble accessing on line finance
DS received an email requesting his evidence. It was sent special delivery just before the closing date. I sent it together with DD's (and cross referenced) as I couldn't send original documents twice at the same time. Trying to log on to the site but I am getting 'security certificate not valid', which has not happened…
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student finance question
Right, after filling in all my details, I'm left with this summary: - Maintenance Loan - £3,453.00 - Tuition Fee Loan - £3,290.00 - HE Maintenance Grant - £2,906.00 My question is: If I apply for the maximums listed here, can I potentially get all of those? For example, can I get the full Maintenance loan AND the HE…
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Student Finance...YAY
Okay so I orginally applied in December on a Paper form - this was acknowledged recieved on the 31st December 2009. However after various and multiple attempts of sending my parents fianical details in they still claim they haven't recieved them. The last attempt by special delivery over a month ago - what now? I'm serious…
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Natwest Student accounts 2010/2011
Well, the official line is you can't apply for the account til 19 August, even if you've an unconditional offer and the UCAS confirmation letter but I can tell you that they're offering the railcard etc as per usual this year. I also wanted to add some advice which may be useful to some other people. I've got a bad credit…
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Going to Uni as a mature student next yr
I am currently 37, trained as a nurse but have been out of the NHS for 5 yrs. I am currently in a job I enjoy but due to bullying and harrassment by my line manager I am going to be giving this up. For some time now I have been looking for another job unsuccessfully, I have applied to undertake a short return to practice…
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Panic- Interview for Msc, what to wear, what will they ask?!
Hi all Hope someone can help, I was feeling rather calm about it, but I have an interview at Uni on Wednesday and I WANT IT SO BAD. ( MSc) Now I have started to panic. Need to take control so I thought Id ask on here! Sorry I cant say what its in ( prying eyes and all that) but Ive been told that it wont be technical…
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Nursing books
Well I've held out for as long as I can and now need to buy nursing textbooks. I have v little money just my bursary and just want ones in a good/reasonable condition that dont cost the earth. Does anybody have any ideas where I should start looking? I'm particularly after nursing practice books like nursing practice…
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despair at student finance-don't know what to do
I don't know if anyone can help me but I feel like I am banging my head against a brick wall regarding my SF application. I will try and keep it short. I have been in receipt of IS ( recently changing to JSA ) for myself and my OH for the past 4 years, as well as CTC for my children. I have been offered a place on a…
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Accommodation in London - a 1 year course
Hi. Don't know whether this is in the right forum, so please bear with me. My daughter will be studying at the City Law school, London for a year commencing mid September. She is not entitled to University accommodation and has to find her own. Most of her lectures are at the Gray's Inn on High Holburn. We do not know…
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daughter 16 part time job - Tax?
Hi my daughter 16 has just got herself a part time job, no set hours just as and when required by cafe owner. What do I need to do for tax purposes she is getting £4 per hr Thanks
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Indepent students' question
I've sent in evidence of my independent student status, but on another forum (thestudentroom), someone's said, this must prove your income's been over 6,500 a year in that period; mine's never been because I've been in and out of casual work and on benefits. Is this true or not, please as I am really worried now; I'm…
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Financial help for mature medical student?
Hi, My boyfriend is studying medicine at Uni and is finding it very difficult financially. I'm wondering if there is any help he can get? His background is that he is in mid 30's and has done a degree before and also a PHD. He will be starting his 3rd year of five in September. He lives with his Mum to save on living costs…
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childcare grant - how much am i entitled to?
hi - hoping someone might be able to help me....starting a uni course in mid sept and have been awarded full grant but am waiting the outcome of my childcare grant application. Is there any way of working out what i percentage i might get paid as student finance are taking ages and i really have no idea whether i'm going…
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Change in circumstances - living with parents to living out
I applied for finance a while ago based on the fact that I would be living with parents. But my circumstances changed and I will now be living out. I checked here: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/Afteryourfirstyear/DG_171586 but couldn't find where it dealt with…
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Student finance & married people
I am a lone parent in full time higher education and looking after 2 young children. I am getting married in December. My partner has just had his work hours reduced from 37.5 to 28 hours per week due to illness, in September 2011 he will also become a full time higher education student. My question regards student loans…
