We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More » This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. Thank you for your patience.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Student MoneySaving

Archives for February 2015

British born "EU" Student - info needed with student loans
Hi We are a British family living in France since 2006. My daughter has been in the French education system since the age of 10. She has just been offered a uni place at Manchester. It's clear that she can apply for the tuition fees loan but I'm more than concerned that she may not be eligible for a mainenance loan. The…
MSE News: Labour to cut tuition fees to £6,000 a year if it wins election
University tuition fees will be cut from £9,000 to £6,000 a year if Labour wins the General Election, Ed Miliband says ... Read the full story: Labour to cut tuition fees to £6,000 a year if it wins election Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works,…
HELP!! Student Finance refusing to pay out?!
Hey guys, so basically i studied a 2 year foundation degree at college, and I'm now in my third year at uni, so i am entitled to 5 years funding (now on a 4 year course), so my parents paid for first year with their own money as i wouldn't be entitled to any for this year. I was also told at the time that years 2/3/4 would…
Help with college living costs?
Hi. First time poster so please bear with me. I don't know if this is the right place to post this thread, or even if anyone here can help, but I thought it was worth a shot as I'm struggling to work out what to do now after being turned down by university. I'm 24 and looking to go back into education in September (by…
Help needed please re student renting with b/f
My daughter (19) wants to rent a house next year with her boyfriend. She will be in the second year of her degree. Her boyfriend flits from job to job, getting bored easily and quitting. He has just found a new job again after spending 6 months doing temporary work. He intends to start his own business up when they move in…
Student Finance England has misled me, is there anything I can do?
Hello people I want to go to university to do a four-year BA (Hons) degree. I have been unwell for many years so it was not possible for me to do A levels or attend a local college. The university I want to go to recommended I do an Open University Cert.HE and use that qualification to gain admission. I phoned Student…
Part time and full time funding
Hello this is my first post here, but I often read these forums. I am having a dispute with student finance over my part time funding. It's a very long story which I won't go into, but the basics are: I have a Cert HE (technically year 1 of an undergraduate degree) from the OU which, as is standard for part time study,…
Pay off student overdraft?
I have £750 in student over draft which is interest free until 2016. I'd like to pay this off before then. i have managed to save £1000 in ISA since leaving uni but i feel like this is my energency fund. Do I pay off my overdraft with my savings? I'd really appreciate any advice.
Do I need to let student finance know about my new job?
I've just been offered a 6 month full time position and the salary is £18,000. Do I still need to let student finance know about this even or will they not need me to? Comments will be appreciated. Thanks.
Mature Student Needing Assistance
Hello and thank you for taking the time to look at his, I started living independently in September 2012 where I moved away from home and got a job etc. In May 2014 I moved to France where I was under the impression I would be working a well paid job with accommodation included, this was a fairly relaxed environment as I…
Clear Student Loan
I have a student loan (with the SLC from 2001-2004), which after the payments this year will total around £3800. I wish to clear this as its attracting higher interest rate than the bulk of my savings accounts. If I were to ask them for a settlement figure now, I guess this wouldn't include anything paid since April 2014…
Dictaphone?
I'm hopefully progressing to Uni in September and as such I've begun looking at dictaphones but most seem to have mixed reviews. Has anyone got any experiences of using them for lectures? Any recommendations? Thanks
student accommodation in London
Hi. My son is mid way through his first year at a Uni in central London. At the moment he is doing the daily commute from the South Coast but from September 2015 he would prefer to live in London. His uni does not offer student accommodation and the agencies they referred him to are expensive. Does anyone have any money…
mature student, no childcare assistance!
Hi! I'm new to the forum and to childcare. My little girl is due in less than 2 weeks. Apologies for the length and disorganisation of this thread.... I am a mature student studying for a healthcare degree. I receive NHS funding for my course and am hoping to return to my second year in September, leaving my little girl in…
Student loan deductions before or after tax
I have just rang the SLC company as I have under 3 years to go on my student loan (income contingent plan 1) and I want to swop to direct debit as so as I go under two years. However, the person to the end of the phone said it is better to have payments taken out via PAYE as they are taken before tax and that DD payment…
Urgent help needed
My daughter has paid £450 and £297.55 to a woman in Ipswich for accommodation in Salzburg as part of her Uni. abroad learning German. This woman is apparently moving to Salzburg and has another student staying with her. My daughter said that she had changed her mind and did not want to stay at this place as she was asked…
student loan application form
Question. Do you have to disclose any interest earned from cash ISAS when applying for your child's student grant. Is ISA interest regarded as income for the above disclosure???? I have read conflicting information when I googled the above question. I would be grateful if someone could clarify whether yes or no?? Thank you…
child care and uni
just a quick question i know my dd can get 85% of her childcare cost upto a limit of £155 a week for one child when she starts at uni in sept 15 my question is will that cover 52 weeks a year or just term time? many thanks in advance of any replies
Concerned student loans have overpaid me
jbjkbjkbjkkjbkjb
Where to invest
I am 16 years old in full time education and i have recently received £2000 that I would like to invest. Where, at this current moment in time, should i invest my money?

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

MSE News

Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

View All

Student MoneySaving

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free

Student MoneySaving

Discussion List

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free