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Archives for December 2013

Online DBA Program with an UK University
Hi, Two years ago I graduated with a Master of Science from University of Wales UK. I would like to pursue a doctorate degree with an UK university. Since I am in the US, I would prefer to do an online program. Most programs I see is on Doctorate of Business Administration. I recently came across an online DBA with…
Masters Funding.
I'm think of studying a Masters part time. How do people fund their masters? Is there any funding available? Where do you look?
After a bit of advice/others' experiences
I'll try not to make this too long, I promise! I'm currently on a gap year to get some money together for uni and to top up my experience. I've got a rough estimate of what I can expect from my maintenance loan, grants, etc. and factored in accommodation, phone bill, yadda yadda yadda. If I go to the uni of my choice I'll…
repaying student loan
having looked at the pro and cons,made a decision not to seek subsistence loan for next 2 years daughter is in 1st year how can i do this ,emailed student finance no answer phoned 0845 no after holding for nearly 20 min no proper answer has anyone done this ,if yes please help me know the best way thanks in advance
Daughter left Uni, help needed accommodation costs.
Hi, my daughter has left her university course and therefore her accommodation. However, she still has to pay for her room for the whole year unless someone else takes it which seems very unlikely. Her finance will cease (even though it was to pay for her room?) but she is expected to make the full payments. I have tried…
Special Support Grant - ESA
Hopefully this is the correct place to post this! :) I was receiving ESA when I applied for Student Finance for 2013/2014 year. Recently, my ESA was reduced to a few pound a month, and they wanted me to go to medicals/job centre interviews, so I ended the claim as I decided it was not worth the hassle/time involved.…
endsleigh insurance - full value or student discount value?
Hi, Im in he process of purchasing insurance for two of my laptops. However, I do not know whether or not I put the full retail value that the stores normally sell the items for - as I got one laptop on student discount and the other on 10% discount. Both laptops have had substantial savings, one clos to £500 and the other…
Uni fee - help and advice
Hi there, Around 5 years ago, I went to University as a mature student and halfway through, my Nan - who I was close to - passed away. I was all over the place and lost my way on the course, within 6 months I had been removed from it due to missed time. I was gutted. I had already received a payment towards the first 6…
Cranks 12 days of Christmas
Hey guys, Just noticed Cranks (sandwiches) are doing 12 days of Christmas giveaway on their Facebook page, some pretty cool prizes!! facebook.com/cranksfood :) xx
How much should a 21 year old contribute to the household income?
I've no idea if this is in the right place but I'm after opinions about what amount roughly should a 21 year old contribute to the household income as it's their first job. There is no rent to pay and no food, heating, council tax bills etc to pay. So whatever is left after the household contribution is all theirs apart…
Compelling personal reasons
Hi I don't know if this is a bit off topic but I need a decent opinion. I'm currently in my last year of study however I've fallen pregnant which is great but my uni is a five hour round trip and costly on the ticket front too despite having a railcard, I'll be six to seven months when I go in for my exams, my brain is…
Online College of Art and Design
I'm looking into doing a Foundation Diploma in Art with a view to doing an art degree. It's difficult for me to do a course at a standard college, so I've been looking at online providers. Does anyone have any experience with the above college, or any others of this nature? Obviously I would make sure it's a properly…
Uni interview but dont want to go
Hi my child has had 3 offers for uni out of 5 so far and one of them they have a interview. Trouble is that uni is there last choice and really don't want to attend that one. If they do no go to the interview and advise them of this will it affect the other one they have applied at and does it go down on record? They…
No income for partner?
Hi All, I started university last year and my money hasn't been as good as it should. When I started university my partner went to claim income support (as we have a child) or even JSA, however they told us that she's not eligible for anything as I go to university. I could never get my head around this because student…
Overpayment
Hi Just wondering if anyone can help, I'm currently at uni and relying on student finance last year I was told that I was entitled to all grants and they paid them to me, my partners estimated income was £15900 yet he earned £17500 (due to a late pay rise which should have been given to him by his employer 2 years…
Applying for SF as an individual
Hello everyone, I have come to the forum to seek some advice... I will shortly begin the fun process of applying for student finance; I will be applying as an individual (to qualify for maintenance grants). I am currently 20 years old and have been working since I was 16 and have been self-sufficient since. The criteria…
Christmas gifts on a budget
Hey guys, im not a student myself but my daughter is and i was wondering if you have any tips for her in terms of buying gifts at this time of year, she doesn't have much money right now but would like to get people things... Do any of you know any good sights? Thanks
The Autumn Statement : Cap on student numbers to be lifted
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-25236341
Any support available for undergraduate doing unpaid placement with nhs
Does anyone know of any grants/bursaries/support available for an undergraduate on an unpaid placement year in the nhs? Student was under the impression that they could reclaim the costs of travel to work but has been told since starting that they cannot. Student also believed they could claim 66p per mile for any driving…
Second set of PhD funding possible?
I was just wondering if anyone here has been successful in getting PhD funding from a university or research council for a second try at getting a PhD at a different university after the first try went wrong (due to various factors)? Is it possible, or is it something that universities straight out refuse to consider, or…

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