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Student MoneySaving
Archives for October 2010
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University fees 'could rise five-fold' - BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11455394 Thoughts? I think providing loans continue to be offered I don't see why this is much of a problem. It's clear that in order to continue to offer world class degrees in subjects such as science and engineering there needs to be more funding. This wouldn't stop me applying to…
are you only classed as a student if you at uni
trying to find best bank account for my son whos at college but most say undergraduates for a student account
to be a student you have to be at uni????
is this right i have been looking into a bank account for my son hes at collage so does that not make him a student
help
my son is 18 now doing his third course at our local college we have been looking at his bank account and i am woundering if he could get a student account,i have asked around and never get a straight answer pls give me one thank you
Student loan not been paid (teacher training)
Hi guys, I am writing on behalf of my girlfriend who is very concerned that her student loan has still not been approved. She has recently started teacher training but has not received her student loan. She applied 6/7 weeks ago and it should take 3/4 weeks max. She has spoken to the 'hotline' approximately twice a week…
How do student survive?
My son is about to start his fianl year at Uni. Our household income is low so he qualifies for most of the loan and grant. However he has just worked out that once he has paid his college bill he will have only £80 to live on until Jan! Obviously we will help him as much as possible but we have another child at home and a…
school election - good site?
My 6 year old is looking to join the school council. He has to have 3 goals for the school and produce leaflets and posters! Does anyone know any sites that has this type of leaflet/poster you can amend etc? Or any ideas/advice?!
Student house problems :( tenancy rights?
Hi all, This is not related to saving, but i just need to get advice from someone in the know ASAP. Firstly i left finding accomodation late, and had to move into a room i got offered and did not manage to have a look around, but i was told by a housemate i was in contact with that the house was 'nice' (how wrong she was).…
OU - ECA extensions
Does anyone know what is considered special enough circumstances for the OU to allow an extension for the ECA? I've read the vague info sheet and feel no more the wiser really. I feel I have special circumstances but I know they are much stricter with the ECA than TMAs. Does anyone know? Thanks in advance
Best high interest account for a student loan?
So I have just started a course at Uni this week, and am getting the full Maintenance Loan and Grant. I can live of the grant alone, so I was wondering what to do with the loan. I asked at the Uni and they said the best option was to open a high interest account and put the money in there. They actually recommended this…
GTTR Applicants
Anyone else about to lose their rag with this stupid system. It finally has the option for 2011 for degree, but now it tells me my degree name is invalid. I can't be doing anything else other than Joint Honours Creative Writing & Journalism so what do they want me to put! Then it tells me my module names are wrong and the…
Waiting on decision from assessors at Student Finance
Hi all, I'm in a right dilemma and I was wondering if anyone could give me some good advice. I have applied for a student loan: tuition fees, maintenance loan, special support grant. This week I have finally got all of my important documents processed through according to the website (birth certificate and signed birth…
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