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Archives for November 2012

SAAS say they have overpaid my son, advice please.
My son decided to change university course at the end of year 2011-12 ( returning Sep 2012 to study 2nd yr Computing instead of 3rd year Chemistry) and informed SAAS via their online form in June that he was doing so, with the details of the course change and the university approval email. He heard nothing from them so, 30…
Disabled students allowance for dyslexia - what can I claim for?
I am going for my needs assessment next week. What can I claim for -i have been assessed as being dyslexic - just very worried that because I can use various computers and laptops at uni and at home they will say I don't qualify for any technical equipment. So will they ask me outright if I have my own laptop and printer…
Microsoft Office
Hi I am looking to download Office at a cheap price for students,anyone know of any sites?
Win a month's free rent for students...
Came across this competition on Student Beans - all you have to do is sign up to the service Roomsurfer and you get a chance to win a month's free rent http://travel.roomsurfer.com/studentbeansraffleeng-1/ This would be a massive help around Christmas time. Ends 30th Nove so only a few days left.
Career development loan repayment terms
Just wanted something confirming. I'm planning on beginning a Masters in September next year, and will be taking out a CDL to cover most if not all of the cost. I do have some savings, and will be continuing to work throughout the course so should be in a position to pay off a decent chunk at the end. I looked at both…
Study Abroad - best way to take money
My son will be going to Canada in Jan 2013 for a semester in Calgary Uni. I'm just wondering if anyone here has experience of this, & the best way to get his money out there eg Travellers' Cheques, Money Transfer when he has opened a bank account, banker's draft? His uni here doesn't seem to have given him much advice.…
Suspending studies due to ill health and student finance
Hi I was wondering whether anyone could advise me. Although i am trying to work through it, It's looking likely that I may have to suspend my degree possibly in january due to ill health and having to have treatment. I would hopefully return to my studies in September. Anyway I was wondering what would happen with my…
Foundation Degrees and Changing Tuition Fees
Good Morning, This post relates to how foundation degree students are affected by the new 2012 tuition fees regime. I'm a mature student currently studying in the 2nd year of a foundation degree at an FE College. I started the course in September 2011, under the pre-2012 fees structure. The course is validated by a…
Nus extra card holder - a favour?
Hi guys, Not sure if anyone is up for helping out but I was wondering if an NUS Extra card holder would mind generating me a unique promo code for a web retailer? The code is valid til 17:00 today and is only obtainable by generating the promo code via the UNIDAYS website. The only other way to do it is to enter the NUS…
course fees
Hi all, Not sure if anyone can help but here it is. My son started a professional chef diploma in sept, the course itself is free but we have to pay for the course materials which amounts to £400. We paid the 1st installment in august of £200 with the 2nd installment due on the 30th november. My husband has been on ssp…
Will I get maintenance loan?
I am contemplating returning to University to study Midwifery. This is something I had always intended on studying, but my ex was not happy with me doing shift work, so I took a different course and graduated in that first. I did a two-year post A level course many years before I studied at University too. When I did my…
Student tuition fees help (illness related)
Hi guys, wondering if someone can help me here. I had my last year at uni discounted due to depression and anxiety and am now resitting the year. I was informed that saas would pay my tuition fees this year as it was for a medical reason ad so sent them a note from my doctor, however I got a letter from them a few days ago…
MSE News: Parents' anger over tuition fees U-turn
"MPs who broke a tuition fees pledge not to raise costs, shouldn't stand for re-election, reveals a new poll..." Read the full story: Parents' anger over tuition fees U-turn
Leaving College Early When and How do I repay Student Finance
Hi, I am really struggling with my College course and am thinking of finishing after the 1st semester in the 1st year. I receive a maintenance loan and my fees are paid to the college by the Student Loan Company. If I leave what do I have to repay and when? Thanks in advance for any replies. I have looked at the Student…
Social Work Bursary 2013/2014
Hi, Does anyone know if the Social Work Bursary is still on offer for students entering in 2013? I know that it has been under reform but can't seem to find any information about what the changes will be. I am applying for 2013 entry and would be leaving full time work to do so so this information would be important to me…
Samba Mobile, Cheap internet for students!
Samba Mobile are offering students discounted dongles with unlimited internet, forever, for only £25. Head over to the Samba Website Now, The Guardian said it was “perfect for the cost-conscious internet crowd” You can also buy a sim card on its own for only £1!
private fee loans for a graduate doing undergraduate medicine
Hi, I wasn't sure if this should be here or in the loans section. I'm about to graduate (hopefully!) in the summer from an undergrad biomed degree. I've applied for graduate medicine (a101) and undergraduate medicine (a100) starting in 2013. Funding for a101 is pretty good as you can get NHS bursaries and SFE fee loans,…
Old mortgage style loan repayment threshold
Hi, I've searched, but can't seem to find the answer so sorry if this has been answered elsewhere. Does anyone know if the gross salary repayment threshold for old style mortgage student loan of £27,813 is before or after any salary sacrifice such as childcare vouchers? My salary is due to increase by 1percent which will…
Urgent help please Student Finance blocked!!
Help pleaseregarding Student Loan letter received yesterday stating my son’s support hasbeen blocked due to previous 2yrs study. He had already been granted fundingand is currently in the middle of his first semester, this letter was receivedlast night! Sorry my expalnation is rather long, am in a bit of a tiz woz!!!…
Student Loans Company & Student Finance Direct
I am a UK citizen currently living abroad and am having a problem with Student Loans Company (SLC) and Student Finance England (SFE) and would like to know my rights. In short, SLC have been demanding that I repay a considerable amount of money as a result of an overpayment of a student grant. They have been making the…

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