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Daughter's student bank ac declined due to MY DEBTS?
We've checked all the student bank accounts, considered what darling daughter will need by way of overdraft and accessibility to branch. And then she was DECLINED by Santander. The bank advisor said it was connected to the credit rating of the residence and it is being appealed, should find out tomorrow if we have any luck…
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Is this normal CRB to go to uni?
Eldest daughter going to uni in September We just got a letter today to say she need to attend a induction soon and needs to pay £44 for a CRB check Why a crb to be a student? She disabled for God sake she can hardly commit a crime on crutches, she can barely walk let alone stand still for long She just told me she had one…
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Help Required - Budgeting Survey
Hi All; Thanks for the responses to the original questionnaire. (Below) The project is now well under way and the first release of the software is due for release in December. This will be an initial BETA test for a lucky few users who would like to trial the software and be part of the testing phase of the release,…
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help re student living at home and c.t/rent. + what to live off til loan comes in ?
hi, my husband and i are on income support so currently do not pay council tax/rent. our son starts uni at the end of september so as of this week we no longer get any money for him so my questions are- 1) does anyone know how much rent/c.t we'll have to pay each week for him as he'll be living at home ( we're in band A ).…
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Stupid question re extra modules on a degree
Hi, This is probably a silly question, but I wanted to get a general idea on something in advance. I will be doing a Joint Hons degree in English Lit and Classical Civilisation. I have heard people saying about doing additional modules that aren't necessarily related to your degree. I found this concept quite interesting,…
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Benefits and full time student query
Hi all, Deleted a lot of this as my query has been answered, and answered my other one by finding a post deep down in the archives which asked the same thing. My only big concern now is whether my student loan comes on time, as if not, I am going to be a bit screwed. Thanks all.
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PGCE- what benefits are available?
I am currently working full time in a school as a support worker, I have a degree in my specific subject and the plan was to always go on and trian to be a teacher on a PGCE course. However I do have financial concerns about giving up my full time job. What benefits will I be entitled to? How much in savings am I allowed…
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uni grants/bursaries TVU??
Hi all im starting uni in September in London through University of West London formerly TVU, i heard about other grants that are available to apply for on day of enrolment apart from your original student loans, does anyone have any info on what is offered for students that are eligible as i hear conflicting info all the…
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New to student grants
I am looking to topup my foundation degree, I spoke to someone at direct gov, who implied as it is a parttime course and the course I am going to undertake is a higher qualification than I already have, regardless of age, income and personal situations, I will receive a grant which does not have to be paid back. Is this…
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Please help! Student teacher bursary cuts- your signatures needed!
You may already know about the Government taking away the bursaries for this year's PGCE students. They've recently released a White Paper proposing, amongst other things, the reintroduction of bursaries from 2012. These bursaries will be on a sliding scale depending on degree classification and what subject but will be…
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student deals on laptops
i've had a look at the sub£350 laptop thread but i am wondering if anyone knows of good student deals on laptops (not Macs) cheers
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Not Repaying Student Loan
Hello, I graduated from a four year engineering course in 2008. Since then I have had a number of different jobs both temporary and permanent all earning over the repayment threshold; however, I have not made any student loan repayments. I have been in my current position for approaching a year and am likely to remain…
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tax credits and uni - advice please
in need of a little advice. my 18 year old ds's starting a foundation degree course in september. will my tax credits & child benefit stop? i've only just realised & need to have a major look at our budget if this is the case. i've had no letters from tax credits or child benefit. it's all new to me this. just tried to…
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When to start applying for jobs at uni?
Hey, I'm off to Aberystwyth at the end of September and will be quitting my job here; I'd ideally like to get a job in Aberystwyth to help fund my studies and I'd like some advice when's the best time to apply. I was going to start applying for jobs about 2 weeks before I go, but I'd like some advice. I'm doing a science…
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Study full time and partner claim carer allowance?
can I study full time university course while my partner receive the carer allowance because she look after her mum? if so, could you please post a link of the source of possible, Thanks. btw do we have to inform the carer allowance and other benefits? (this thread has been posted in the benefit forum due to the connection…
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Any financial help available for college course?
Hi there, My 16 year oldsister has just completed her GCSE's and is about to start a course in college. She has already had to spend about £200 for uniform and equipment, etc. But as she has no job, my parents have paid for them. My parents both earn over the usual threshold, so unfortunately things like EMA etc don't…
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New DSLR - Student discount?
Hi im looking to invest in a DSLR whilst at college on an av course. ive had a god look online and cant find any discount for students in the UK apart from on printing and supplies etc but nothing for cameras. Guessing its a little naive to expect one but thought if there's a place to ask, then this is it! Any ideas?…
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Student account
Hi I am just about to go into my 4th year at uni, problem is I never opened a student account in my 1st year as I didn't feel that I needed. Now however a 0% interest overdraft would be really helpful. Been to a couple of banks and they have not been able to open a student account for me, and have not been sure why but…
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What to do with Australian savings
My son has been working in 0z over the summer and has saved $2000 australian in a bank account there. He is about to set off home to take up his Uni place. Should he, a) withdraw the cash and bring it home as aussie dollars and change it here, b) leave it in there and bring it over by electronic transfer, c) leave it there…
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16-25 railcard with clubcard points
Just a quick reminder you can get an annual 16-25 railcard for £14 in clubcard vouchers. Ordered one for ds via an emailed link on Tuesday and it arrived yesterday :)
