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Degree through the Open University
Has anyone any experience of completing a degree through the OU? I'm debating whether to start on the Mathematics and Statistics with a view to a PGCE. I just wondered how you found the coursework? Thank you x
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help for mature students
Hi all. My partner has always wanted to go to univrsity to do an animal related course but never got round to it (she is only 22) but since leaving college at 18 with a DD in animal behaviour BTEC course she has applied then decided it was the wrong course, then she got a job at the local hospital as a healthcare…
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Adult Dependant Grant Confirmation of Income
I have just recieved an 'Adult Dependants grant (ADG) Confirmation of Income Academic Year 1009/10' letter from SFE. I am F/T HE student not working. My wife has not worked since 2005, we have 3 children (5,4 and 2 yrs). We have no private income. In previous years when asked for evidence of no income(!) we have sent a…
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Financial help whilst doing degree?
I'm after some advice if possible? I'm 33 and married and I have a fairly decent job in Accounting but since I was at school I always wanted to be a teacher, now I have two young children it's changed my prespective on life and I'm thinking of following my dream. I have two options Option 1 It's been a while since school…
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University of London
Has anyone completed a degree with the University of London? Any advice?
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Personal Statement Help
Hello all, I was wondering if anyone has time that they can look voer what is draft 1 of my personal statement for a pgce. Not sure if i am on the right lines but i figured lets take a stab at it! Currently I realise this is too long but it is a first draft! ___________ Thanks all it's sorted!
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Are students entitled to''emergency loans'' from t'jobcentre?
Hiya Guys, To cut a long story short....due to some unfortunate circumstances, I'm struggling for money. I basically had to support my mum in redundancy, got frauded and became 'employed' by a dodgy company (who had me shelling out loads in travel, and failed to pay me) within a few months. I thankfully got another job…
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Doing a different degree after screwing up?
Hi, I wondered if anyone could give me some advice, perhaps some of you have experience of a similar situation too. I began a degree after doing an Access course but ended up dropping out after initially beginning the first year again due to depression issues and panic attacks, and then dropping out due to added financial…
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Teaching placement advice please
Hi I am after some help please. My ds1 is just starting his final year of an International Poliitics degree, he has decided he will then apply to do a PGCE to enable him to teach in a secondary school. He is going to write to his former school to see if he can do some work experience there. Could anyone please give us any…
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Living with the overdraft.
Hello all. I was wondering if this board could help me with something. I have had a whirl of a time with student finance lately. I wont go into the full details (unless asked ;) ) but it means I will not get my full student loan (with the maitenance grant) untill around mid-october. This puts me in a difficult position…
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Reassessed funding - is it possible?
My son is ready to go to university in October. He has just the basic student loan and maintenance loan. Since he has accepted his place and put his student funding in place, my partner and I have separated. We are still in the same home (the sofa is NOT the most comfortable place to sleep!) however evrything is separate,…
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Married student help
Hi all I am studying at university in Scotland and have recently got married (21st August) so am now living away from home with my new wife, so was expecting greater help from SAAS or the SLC towards living costs. I started to apply to SAAS a few months ago but was told that my support was based on my circumstances as of…
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Need help getting Sainsbury's meal ticket card shipped to USA - ASAP!!!
Problem Solved. Thank you!
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Do I qualify For Income Assessed Loan/Grant?
I am 23 and about to apply for student finance for my 2nd year and trying to be considered as an independent so I can be assessed on my own income but I am not entirely sure if I qualify so was wondering if anybody can help me? I know you have to prove you have self supported for 3 years but not sure if my circumstances…
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Tuition Fee and student finance
My student finance breakdown that i got through the post is confusing me with the tuition fees. It says: Tuition fee amount: £1820 (I study in Scotland, that's why it is cheaper) Tuition fee loan to be payed to your university: £0.00 Amount you need to pay your university: £1820 But then in a big box next to that is says:…
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Student 25% Discount at Chiquito
25% OFF THE FOOD BILL AT CHIQUITO For up to you and 3 friends Sunday to Thursday with Student ID Find all the info here ... http://www.chiquito.co.uk/contents/Que-Pasa.aspx
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Utility bills
Hi, I was wondering if it's possible to register utility bills (gas, electric, water) in more than one name? And if so, is there any disadvantage to doing so? I know that having a joint bank account links your credit histories, does putting more than one name on the bills link the credit histories too? Cheers
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Social work bursary help
Hi, I have applied for the social work bursary and just wondered if housing benefit take it in to account when re- assessing my claim as if they do don't know if it's worth having!! Thanks for your help in advance
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Natwest Student account/credit card
I went into Natwest on Friday to open my student account. I had already given all my details on the phone and was asked whether I wanted a credit card and I said no as I do not need one. When I went into the branch to show them proof of id address etc. the lady went through all the process again and at the last minute as I…
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Part-time/disabled student funding
Hi... I am 24 and have been studying for the past two years as a full time student on an undergraduate course, however, due to my health I am changing to part-time study for my final year, meaning it will take 2 years to complete. I believe I will be eligible for the part-time student tuition fee grant and the small course…
