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How to cut living costs as a student?
Any suggestions? Got cheap rent but need to cut further.
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Goverment confirms details of loans for PT study
Hmmmm, not sure what to think, wonder if OU will use this as an excuse to whack up prices, really hope not!
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Best time of year for selling uni books?
Hi all, i am planning on selling some of my uni book s from my 1st yr (am in my 2nd yr now). Does anyone know what time of the year is the best for selling them? I was wondering if it would be the begining of September, as thats when students start getting the reading lists for their 1st yr?
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What should I reasonably pay for DD to go to Uni
We live in Scotland, so no tuition fees. She is adament she wants to move away from home (her and DH do not get on) and go to Uni as far away as possible. I have offered that she stays here and attends the local Uni but she insists that this is not an option. She has no part-time job and is in absolutely no hurry to get…
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Sell Uni Computer Science Books
Just wondered where was the best place to sell some Maths/Computer Science books that I received at uni, but no longer need as I'm changing course. I managed to sell 1 on Amazon, but the others are not selling on there. Is there any book shops that offer cash for new books?
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times8t
i am a pensioner and my grandaughter who lives with me is doing a national diploma art and design she gets alg is there other money she can get
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ou social work course
hi all i have just posted this on another part of the forum- and i got directed here- hope you can help my employer has offered to pay for 12 employees to do a social work open university degree. http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergr...cation/b32.htm i dont understand open university-is it home study or do you go…
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if hubby & I separate will dd get grant?
I have been waiting until my daughter goes to university before I separate from my husband. No-one knows this yet as I don't want anything to effect her taking her exams. My income alone would mean DD would be entitled to some of the student grant and could also then apply for scholarships etc. But if it goes on our joint…
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nursing degree - bursaries/loan - second degree
hI Already got 1st degree and pgce (had student loan for 1 year for pgce) Can i get a student loan for nursing degree? What type of figure can i expect as means tested bursary if partner earns £18k, and i have 3 under 18 children? Thanks
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student accounts for 11/12 year
does anyone know when the next round of student accounts get 'released' ? could it be june?
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changing OU course?
Hi all i started an OU course in october and the exam is due to be taken in May but since i started i have decided to change my career path towards teaching, my question is could i change my course now halfway through?? Thanks for replies
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Advice on becoming a solicitor in situation i am in
Hi everyone I am hoping for some advice and information. I have just turned 24 and have realised I need to do something with my life before I am 30 and I am no better off. I have debts of around £16000. 2 loans, 2 overdrafts and a credit card. I am currently working 2 jobs, my main job I do enjoy, it is worthwhile and for…
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Dental Costs
Hi, I went to the dentist a few days ago and was advised to obtain a form which would allow me not to pay for the dental costs, I'm 19 years old and Completing a foundation degree course. Any help is appreciated, Thanks
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pre 98 student loan question?
Hi, does anyone know WHEN the SLC set the monthly gross income threshold for deciding whether you can defer repayment? Is it at the end/start of the financial year? The figure which is published at the moment is £2204, just wanted to know when this will be reviewed. many thanks
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can you get an extension on extenuating circumstances?
Hi all, not money saving as such (but could save me the cost of re-sitting the year). I had to submit ex circs on 2 exams last sem as i was in hospital. I have today got a letter from uni stating i need to submit 2 additional 3000 word pieces of work in place of each exam, which needs to be handed in in 2 weeks time..so 4…
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Advice on funding to become a Primary Teacher in Scotland
Hi, I really hope someone can give me some advice as I feel I'm going round in circles! I'll put you in the picture of what's been going on... I am 32, single Mum to 2 kids aged 11 and 8, and work 3 days a week in an office. I started volunteering in my kids school 2 years ago, I have a passion for Ancient Egypt and have…
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About to start LLB Law Distance Learning at Northumbria
Is anyone else doing this course? I can't wait to get started! :j:j:j
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Can the bank just take my overdraft away?
I'm in my second year of Uni. I'm with Barclays bank and have a £200 overdraft. I did ask them to increase it ages ago, but they refused. Over Christmas, I went over my overdraft (didn't even know it was possible), but I paid it all back in January, when my student loan went in. Now it's saying online -£200 on my…
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maintenance grant - what counts as parental income?
a friend's eldest daughter is hopefully going to uni in October and has been trying to plan for the money we know the maintenance grant is means tested and depends on parental income and the number of children being supported. Does anyone know what counts as income though? does child tax credits and child benefit get…
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back to school (jacking in the city life to teach maths)
looks like i'm going to be made redundant - fortunately i am due to get an enhanced payout which will enable me to go a couple years with no/little income while I do my PGCE and start to ramp the beginning teacher salary a little. becoming a teacher is something i've had in the back of my mind for a few years, but don't…
