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Student MoneySaving

Archives for January 2012

Writing of Student Loans
At what age are student loans taken in 2001 by a mature student written off if ever
What other Distance learning establishments are there?
Other than OU what other recognised distance learning establishments are there, ones that are recognised and accredited??
Money At Home ?
Is it possible to make money at home, either online or just by pen and paper ?
What happens if you have a student loan under the new and old system?
I have done a degree and have debt of about £24000. This year I want to do a teacher training course, which will cost £9000. If I take out another student loan, what will happen to my repayments? For example, if I earn 25k Repay 9% of earnings over £15,000 on first debt = £900 pa Repay 9% of earnings over £21,000 on 2nd…
Overpayment of student finance, what's the minimum payments I can make?
Through my relatively short time at Uni I really suffered with ill health & in the end I had to withdraw from the course. I am now left with an overpayment that I have to repay. I am unsure of the mimimum weekly payment I can offer to pay in order to clear this over time. Due to my ill health & on going ill health I am on…
Warning - new phishing email scam from "SLC"
Received an email today purporting to be from student loans company but is actually from lateniteent.com. It starts:- Dear Student, We refer to your current application for student finance. Our records indicate that we still appear to be awaiting the requested details, to support and determine your eligibility, and enable…
i hate uni!
a bit of a vent and any advice would be fab!! i suffer from depression and anxiety i struggle to get out of bed in the mornings. i am in my second year of a three year course. i pass first year always get my work in on time but i hardly attend uni as i cant stand it it stresses me out all the people everywhere. the people…
What do my Uni points equate too?
Due to unforeseen circumstances I had to withdraw from my uni course after the first year. I passed the first year and got 160 points at Level 1. I also have 45 points from OU. I am now thinking about the future and how these points stand me for future courses. OU no longer want me due to Bankruptcy but wanted to use these…
MSE News: Applications for 2012 uni starters falls, as tuition fees set to rise
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "Applications for those hoping to start uni under the new higher tuition fees system are down compared to last year ..." Read the full story: Applications for 2012 uni starters falls, as tuition fees set to rise
Credit Transfer?
I'm studying Law at University. I'm in my first semester of my second year. I want to do a Family Law unit with OU as my Uni doesn't offer choices on the degree, and we don't do Family Law. If I complete this Family Law module with OU, is it possible to have the credits transferred on to my current course? The OU module is…
Failed First Year - Help and Advice
Hi sadly my child failed her first year nursing. She has medical problems (not making excuses). Her university is not running another foundation course so she has to leave. She is heart broken and doesnt know if she wants to do nursing. What advice can I give her. I tried ringing her uni for advice but was told my daughter…
Does Previous O.U Degree Count for Sudent Finance
Hi, I did an Open University degree about 8 years ago and completed it although it took me 7 years. I studied whilst working full time and recieved no funding apart from about £200 a year from my employer as part of a general education contribution for any education course for all employees. My question is when I do the…
Continuing students Applications
I was just wondering. If you're a returning student applying for student finance, when you click on '"Apply for student support" - what does the next page say? I don't think it is letting me apply as a continuing student!! Any help would be appreciated!
Grant from British council to do a course but cant find one to do.
hello, I need another perspective on a problem I am having... I have been awarded a grant from the British Council which will pay 50% of the fees towards a CELTA/TESOL course; they stated that the course must complete before the end of March. I did some research into it before Christmas and that seemed to be easy enough as…
NHS Student Proving Independent Status
Is there anyone out there who can shed some light on a seemingly ridiculous system! My daughter has a place at uni this Sept studying radiography; she is 21 and has been working for the last 3 years. As she has supported herself she is applying for an NHS bursary as an independent student but the online form you have to…
Opening Student Bank Account
What sort of ID do the banks ask for when opening an account? Any suggestions for bank accounts?
Pay for uni, but don't attend lectures
I am doing a 3 year degree at one of the london universities (e.g. Roehampton). So in September, I am supposed to start my 3rd year, however, I may have to leave to go to america for family reasons quite soon after this and may end up staying there permanently (not definite). I would like to know if I only let the…
Student Accommodation
Hello, We are a group of students applying for a house this coming year, however the property agency is not asking of a deposit but a 'tenancy set-up fee' instead. Is this similar to a deposit or something which we should be aware of? Thank you, Natasha
I need some help...
I am currently in my second year and have really mucked up this semester. I'm not going to come out with excuses, I just underestimated the workload so have no circumstances or anything. I enjoy the course but the workload I completely misjudged. I know I have passed one module but the other two I am very unsure of and I…
Urgh! Why'd it have to change!?
Hello all, long time lurker of the MSE but I tend not to post a lot. [background, not essential to read] My situation in september was newly disabled student starting my third year of a normal BSc course. Both my parents were employed with a healthy income, a sister who had just graduated but unemployed, a brother who is…

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