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Student MoneySaving
Archives for August 2014
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16 to 25 railcard query
Just a query about the student railcard is it open to Phd students? and if so if they are over 25? If not could one apply for a 3 year railcard just before one's 26th birthday?? thanks
account - 2nd degree
Hi, I wanted to ask what type of account to apply for. I am starting a 5 yr medicine degree this year as an undergraduate but have already done a previous 3 year degree with a student account. I want to open an account purely for my tuition fees...so I won't need an overdraft...there will be quite a lot in the account…
student loan?
hope you dont mind my grandson is starting a part-time foundation course he 19 and starts in sept 2015 his he entitled to any finance form student loan,or can his pernet still claim tax credits thank you all
Maintenance Grant question?
My daughter is in the process of applying to Uni and filling out the on line forms etc. She will be living at home so does not need the maintenance loan, but think she can get some maintenance grant? Question is when applying for a Maintenance grant parents income has to be declared , but do parents savings get taken into…
Mature student non-Uni funding question
I have a bit of an odd situation for my partner, and finding information is... difficult... with so many schemes, providers and everything. Basically, she wants to do a Masters for her (future) professional career, but has been out of education for a long time. So to kick off, she'd like to do a year-long course in a more…
Student finance help!
Just wondering if anyone can help me with this, I've already called student finance and have to wait until Thursday for an appointment with the advice centre at my university. Basically, I completed a foundation year at my university, leading onto my degree. I had to resit a few modules from my first year over the…
Childcare Grant Calculator?
Hi, My husband and I are currently looking into the financial logistics of me going back to uni in Sept 2015 to do a PGCE as I am being made redundant this year We have three children who will be 3, 5 & 7 by September 2015. (Currently 2, 4 & 6) Does anyone know if there is a Childcare Grant Calculator online for 2015 or…
Two student loans running
I have 3 x Mortgage style loans from the 90s now owned by Erudio. I defer on these as I earn a shadow under the £28,775 and have never had a job that's paid over the threshold. I also have an income contingent loan from 2008 for my PGCE through the students loan co which I pay off £75 each month. If I get a job which pays…
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