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Overseas student?
Looking for some advice for my niece. She lives in USA and is English, she has dual nationality. How is she viewed if she wants to study at an English university? Is she charged as an overseas student? How do the qualifications compare? She will have done a 2 year associate degree at a community college. and is 19 atm. Any…
Is my repayment threshold frozen if graduated in Summer 2015?
I began university in 2012 (first year of £9,000 fees) and graduated in the Summer of 2015. I know that in November 2015 the government backtracked on its promise that, from April 2017, the £21,000 repayment threshold would be upped each year in line with average earnings. In the article on MSE it says 'there's no change…
Student Finance - Mature student
I have signed up at college as a mature student and at college a lady helped me sort finance out. She said I will get my course fee's paid and maintenance grant and adult dependance grant. I will be doing full time study and work and live with my husband who works. We have a rough income of 38000 a year. We have 1…
Advice on maintainance loan
Hi im 36, mother of 4 (all under 11). I live with my partner of 19yr. He earned £34g before tax last yr. Im about to start a found degree in sept. I applied for fees and maint-loan. Partner did all that was requested online by SFEngland. I received an email today to say i will be getting £3821 (in 3 sep payments). Its a…
Draconion Deed of Guarantee
My Daughter is about to start university. She will be sharing a rented house with 3 others. I have been asked by the landlords agent to sign a deed of guarantee with unlimited liability (for unpaid rent, damage and any breech of the million gotchas in the AST) for not only my daughters rent but those of the other 3. Is…
Student Loans Company errors
Hi all Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere. I am due to pay my student loan off within the next 18 months or so. A few months ago I called the Student Loans Company to enquire about moving on to a direct debit repayment and while I was on the phone I asked to confirm my repayment records. I don't have all my…
Debts and Mature Nursing Degree?????
Hi, Wonder if you can offer me some advice. I'm 34, work in the hospital as admin (full time band 2 18750 per year) and hoping to do an access course funded through work and then hopefully a degree in radiography. I have around 12K of debts over 2 credit cards and I'm working on getting this down. I live with my partner…
NUS discount in Apple Stores
Hi, Is it possible to get the deals promoted on Apple's website on purchases made in person in store with an NUS Card? Thanks in advance
MA loan and registration communication failure
:money:Hi Martin/All, This is my first nubbie post and find myself in dire straights, again! Although I have been successful with my applications for both my course and full slc MA funding (which has been pre-scheduled as 4 payments over 2yrs with the first payment to be paid into my bank account on 1st October,) for my MA…
Paying off a credit card bill using overdraft
So I've been blissfully living in the land of those unaware of what a credit rating is. Having recently spoken to my bank, it's come to my attention that my score is likely to be super bad. I've been told that getting a student credit card and paying it off regularly can improve that. However, given the current…

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Co-op Bank customer? You could be moved to Coventry Building Society in future – here's what's happening
The building society has today agreed to a potential takeover of the high street bank – though it's still very early days and the deal needs regulatory approval.
Got a text, email or letter from the Met Police? Don't ignore it – you may need to act to protect yourself from scams
If you got a text message or email from the Metropolitan Police between 4pm and 6pm on Wednesday 17 April – or you get a letter in the next few days – don't ignore it.
Save up to £1 on your takeaway coffee – while saving the planet
Many of us regularly reach for a cup of coffee or tea to give us a caffeine boost, but if you’re out and about and can't bring a thermos from home, the cost of this can quickly mount up.
Chase customer? Check if you can get its boosted 5.1% easy-access saver
If you have a Chase current account, you may be able to get a table-topping 5.1% easy-access savings rate to go with it, as the bank has launched a new, temporary bonus offer for some existing customers.
New online state pension boosting tool promised to Martin Lewis hit by delays – here's what you need to know
The tool was first promised to MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis on ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live last summer and was expected to launch before the end of the 2023/24 financial year.
Spotify to hike prices by up to £24 a year – here's what's happening
If you've got a Spotify Individual, Duo or Family account you'll see prices rise by up to £2 a month (equivalent to £24 a year) in a month's time, the music streaming service has announced.
Subway customer? You've got until 14 May to use your loyalty scheme points before shake-up – here's what's happening
If you're a Subway Rewards member, you have until the end of Tuesday 14 May to spend any points you've built up – or lose them entirely.
Nearly 850,000 people missed out on cheaper passports last year – here's how to cut costs and beat the upcoming price hikes
Nearly 850,000 people missed out on cheaper passports last year – and with fees rising by 7% this week, here's how to get a new passport for less.
Ted Baker to close 15 stores as it falls into administration – your shopping, refund and gift card rights explained
Fashion retailer Ted Baker will close 15 stores, including 11 by the end of next week, after falling into administration last month. Hundreds of staff are facing redundancy as a result of the administration.

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