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Staying in hotel instead of renting
I start the final year of my degree in September. I have labs/lectures from the end of Sep to first week of Dec (4 day timetable), then independent dissertation work from Jan to May (1 lecture, 1 tutor meeting every 2 weeks). Instead of renting and dealing with a 6 month tenancy, deposit, bills etc, I'm thinking of just…
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Contribution based ESA - do I need a fit note?
I get DLA and I'm starting uni in September. Do I need a fit/sick note from GP to claim?
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Student loans chasing for repayment of grant
I started uni in 2007/08 and dropped out after the end of the year. At the time I applied for a grant and received £2765 after providing the evidence. In March 2013 I was asked to repay the full amount or provide evidence again as the local authority I dealt with in 2007 had shut down and student finance took over. I sent…
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Retake module final year
Hi I think i have failed a resit in my final year, most likely i have. If i retake this module next year will i still get full funding currently i am getting maintenance loans and grants, adult dependent grant and child dependent grant. Also It is most likly that i have failed the one module only and have not done no…
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Dental charges for student
I sent off for a form HC1 for help with dental charges for my uni student daughter who lives in student accommodation. Was surprised when it came back saying she has too much disposable income to qualify. All she has is her student loan and maintenance grant. No other income whatsoever and her accommodation is over £100 a…
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Help with childcare grant
can anyone help? I have rang student finance today and have been told that they take my husbands income for 2011/2012, then take off a disregard for our children, which apparently works out £9627 Leaving a residual income of £5935. To be eligible for the Parents learning allowance and the childcare grant, the amount I am…
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Apple Back To School iTunes voucher & student discount
On the apple campus stores and online, if u buy an ipad, iphone,mac for school/uni, you get a voucher for iTunes £35 for ipad,iPhone, £70 for a Mac Need proof of university/school. This offer is until 6th Sept only. U also get an additional discount as a student (not much but better than nothing). Again need proof of…
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Looking for a Studant Artist
Hi im looking to make connections with students artists. If someone could pass me onto someone whos studying art or is an artist it would be very much appreciated. This could be a good money making oppertunity. Rob
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social work assistant
Hi, I have an interview for socials work assistant this week and was wondering if anyone would have an idea on the questions/ answers they may ask me. This is my dream job and would like to do my best. Thanks :j:money::beer:
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What printers do other students use?
Hi all Just wanting to know what printers other students use. Laser printer or ink? which is the best? regards
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How to calculate Net Income for Adult/Child Dependant Grant
I have been looking at the SLC Factsheet for calculating Adult and Child Grant Dependant Grants (sorry I cant post a link as im a new user) In their calculation it gives a breakdown of how to work out what you are entitled to, and uses "total net income" in its figures. Does anyone know how they calculate this total net…
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Student Tenancy Agreement HELP
My student daughter and her friend were due to move into their rented property yesterday... They signed the agreement and paid the first months rent a month or so ago. I had been ringing the estate agent all the week before explaining that the keys need to be with them as I was travelling up ( 2 hour journey) to help my…
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Old student funding and new student funding
Hiya, Bf and I are thinking of moving on to the next stage and living together. He is going into his 3rd year at uni so is on the old system of funding, where as I will be going into the new funding. I can only find information on the rates of grants and loans for the coming year but I am not sure whether the amounts are…
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Lloyds TSB graduate account
Hi all, I currently have a graduate account with Lloyd's and am in the process of clearing the overdraft with a view to closing the account (wanting to move banks) does anyone know if I can switch to a new bank but keep the Lloyds open until I have paid the overdraft off? Basically I have a £1000 overdraft currently (fee…
