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Disability Student Allowance
If this is more appropriate on the Disability forum, please move. I'm starting my MSc in July 2015, and receive higher rate DLA (mobility and care). I don't want this to descend into a discussion about my needs etc, just simply asking if anyone here has applied for DSA and how soon before you started your course did you…
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Getting old college certificates. How?
Hi, My issue is this: I've just started a level 3 college course but cannot get enrolled because the college tutors need evidence that I have achieved level 2. They need confirmation that I passed. My issue is that I don't have them; the certificates. I contacted the awarding body and spoke with them and they said that I…
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Council tax discount for students
Does this apply to PhD students? And if this student is living with a spouse who works full time but is also a part time student, will the council grant a discount?
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Signature non-compliant
Hi all My husband signed a student loan form for our son's girlfriend, saying that he had known her for more than two years etc, etc to do with her identification. He signed it in his capacity as a retired teacher. She has had an online letter saying that his signature is non-compliant because of his profession. Does this…
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Student Comps
Does anybody do much in the way of comping? I've entered a few without much luck but I've spoken to others that have won some decent prizes!
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What happens about uni fees/ student finance if you leave.?
Hi Does the student finance pay for the whole year straight away to the uni or do they pay instalments through the year. I know they pay the maintenance grant and living allowance in instalments. I think that's 4 times a year. If you are not happy at uni and think of leaving. How do you stop the next instalments being…
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UEL keeps asking for more tuition fees
Hi, I am wondering if anybody has some advice on how to deal with this. My wife has registered for a post graduate course (MBA) in Jan 2013 at the University of East London. Before she even started in February we found out that she was pregnant, so we asked if she can take a semester off and rejoin the next term once the…
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Compelling Personal Reasons - STFE
Hi all, I would really appreciate any advice/past experiences anyone can give me on the CPR process. I started University in 2009 and failed my first year, I repeated my first year and failed that too (2010/2011) The reason being was that throughout my first year my grandma got very ill and her conditions got worse…
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withdrawn funds
HI Anybody got any ideas, My family moved to the Isle of Man in 2008, 2 and a bit years before I started University.When I started Uni The IOM government wouldnt fund me as they said I wasnt a resident - you have to have lived there for four years prior to the course starting to be eligible for funding. so I applied to the…
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1/3 Rail Discount for South Essex College Students
c2c trains are giving 1/3 off Rail travel to and from journeys to college for South Essex College students. It is likely that this discount will be increased to all students later this year or early next year so watch this space.…
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Student Oyster Card plus 16-25 Railcard
Hello Daughter current using National Railcard 16-25 on adult oyster card. As she is eligible for Student 18+ Oyster is it worth the time and tenner swapping Oysters? Thank you
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MSE News: Government gives Sharia-compliant student finance the go-ahead
The Government has confirmed it will introduce Sharia compliant finance for university students... Read the full story: Government gives Sharia-compliant student finance the go-ahead Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum?…
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Student loan sell off possibly back on!!!
I don't know if you are aware but the government was planning to sell off the student loan book but Vince Cable decided against it. Some loans have already been sold off and it has been an unmitigated disaster for the ex-students involved. Please see the Erudio student loans thread. There is now evidence the sell off could…
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Deals Hunter blog discussion - Top moneysaving tips for cash-strapped students
Top moneysaving tips for cash-strapped students Check out my blog Top moneysaving tips for cash-strapped students. Have I missed any moneysaving tip? Let me know if you have any.
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Grant overpayment, is it negotiable?
I graduated this summer and have just got a job. The same month I joined I get a letter telling me I was overpaid £1400 and I must pay it back immediately. I'm trying to get my debts into order already but now SLC are demanding what I believe is a hefty amount and they would not take my offer. They are asking £150 a month,…
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Free drinks at Pitcher and Piano :)
Have fun :) http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/pitcher-and-piano
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Struggling to get to college.
I'm a student but in receipt of JSA. I have to travel 60 miles two days per week to get to college. The college will only provide a free bus pass after the 15th of September, so I've paying my own way and it has been a damned struggle. Now the college has told me that they cannot give me a free pass unless they see my loan…
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Advice Needed - Student with no income and no home
So my partner has recently started attending college to get his life back on track after being made homeless and living in a housing association. He's 19 and because he's not under 18, he doesn't qualify for any housing benefit. At the moment he's sofa surfing while he's attending college to get by and I feed him. I'm a…
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Mature student not eligible for Tuition Fee Loan
Just looking for some advice! I am 27, 28 next month and currently working full time whilst having 3 children aged 1,2 and 3. I work for a construction company and want to better myself so applied for a place on a QS degree part time. The same course another employee has been put through and paid for and just completed…
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Check out the new Student Deals Hunter blog
Hi everyone If you're a new Uni student MSE Charlotte's latest blog is about her experiences as a student and may help you: Top moneysaving tips for cash-strapped students
