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Student MoneySaving
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want to buy student copy of word any ideas??
Hi there looking for a student copy of office as need word and excel any ideas where the cheapest would be?? thanks guys
Question About Suspending Course/Compelling Reasons
Hello there, I had a look through this forum and have learned a lot - there's a great deal of useful information on here. I wondered if anyone could take a quick look at my situation and see if I'm thinking along the right lines? I'm a second year student (mature student but first time at university). I have a chronic…
Student loan forgiveness possible scam
Hi I have just recently started using strategic student solutions and they have told me that I qualified for a loan forgiveness program. I am paying 267 for the first three months and 50 a month after that for three years and they say that I will be done paying my loan after that. Does anyone know if this is a scam or not.…
Is student debt actually a good thing?
I am a single parent and have quite religiously saved every spare penny for my son to go to university. I earn a reasonable salary and my sons and I live quite frugally (we live in 2 bed place and I sleep in the living room, if we go on holidays they are always cheap and cheerful). I have managed to save a considerable sum…
Can I have a Graduate Account? Completed Masters Abroad
Hi there, I have just graduated from my Masters however have studied outside of the U.K. (China) Would I still be eligible for a graduate account? Additionally am I likely to be able to get an overdraft facility without current employment? Kind regards Jack
Student loan repayment rates with second degree
Hello I wanted to work out how much I will be paying back my student loan when I graduate in a couple of years time. I started university in 2009 with my first degree and then I started my second degree in 2012 (great timing) so I assume that my first degree was set on the old terms whilst my second degree is on the new…
Further Worrying News about 2012 Student Loans
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/borrowing/loans/11977775/Calculator-paying-down-your-student-loan-early-could-save-over-20000.html This means the government could increase the repayment rate from the current 9% to (say) 10%.
Loan for a GDL (law) when you have undergrad loan still to repay
Hi all, Can someone confirm for me that a high-street bank would not reject an application for a loan for post-graduate study (in my case the GDL in law) if one has outstanding debt to repay from a loan from his bachelor's degree? I have about £10,400 to repay and graduated in 2011. Thanks, Bernie
student finance and single person proof
Hi, This is on behalf of my brother/dad My brother has gone back to uni, student finance are asking to proof that my dad and mother are split up ( they was never married ) they are asking for an affitdavit which will cost around £90, which I think is very harsh over xmas time. Is there a template letter around or a cheaper…
KS2 SATS in 2016
My child will be taking KS2 Year 6 SATS in May 2016, and I just want to know whether Maths papers will be taken in one sitting or different days? I guess the same applies to English papers. Plus reading online not every school will take Science SATS, how do I find out whether my child is taking it or not? Thanks
All Inclusive Studio Student Accommodation
Hi Guys. People say sometimes student studio accommodation is worth it b/c it is all inclusive. I mean it does even have laundry, gym etc. So might be sad to see it go, but I need to go back home and am looking for someone to take over my lease at Scape Shoreditch. Anyone have any suggestions on where to find another…
How do you get a student discount card?
My son goes to college full time, and would like to know if there's a way to get a student discount on websites and in shops.. is there a free way without paying for a card?
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