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Small student loans
Apologies if you’ve seen this post already but, I attached it to someone else’s post in error! Still not sure I’m doing it correctly, but here goes lol. Hi, I’m signing up for pgce in September and only need a loan for the course fees £9250. Is it worth getting a student loan or would I be better off getting a 0% credit…
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Student Loan Nearing End of Repayment - What do I need to know?
I'm currently repaying my student loan through PAYE with have approx 8 repayments left at the current deductions. I would like to continue with PAYE deductions for this tax year and then make a final direct payment in April 2019 to clear the balance. Is there anything I should be aware of before I do this?
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Mis-sold course
Hi there wondering if anyone can help me? I was contacted by bright sparks welding after looking at various different welding courses in the summer of 2015. They then contacted me around the beginning of December say there was a course advisor in my area and he would like to come and interview me for a possible placement…
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Student Loan Overpayment
I was originally receiving £8000 loan and £1000 grant. They then asked me to submit more information about my families financial status. Once they had received it, they changed my finance to £900 loan and £8100 grant. Unfortunately, they then turned round and said I owe them £1700. Is there any way out of this? I'm really…
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Student Loan Repayment Overpayment
Hi there, I am currently repaying my student loans on the plan 1 scheme but due to irregular work in 2018/2019 I believe I will have earned just slightly above the £18,330 threshold (£18,500) however have so far made payment of about £250. Will I be able to claim any of this amount back at the end of the financial year?
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Discount or partial waiver for payment in full?
Does anyone know if the Student Loans Company ever forgives part of the loan if you pay in full, in one lump sum? Is it even worth asking?
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Student debt getting wiped?
So I'm in fourth year of medical school (and will be graduating after six years) I'm planning on attacking my student debt early, to reduce the interest and therefore the amount I will pay back from my loans, and have even taken a reduced loan this year. However, if my student debt is wiped before I pay it off (Labour have…
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Student Finance Advice
Hi, I have applied to study quantity surveying at university starting this coming September and need to start thinking about student finance. The course will be 4 years long with the 3rd year being a placement year. On average, students studying this course at the university I am going to earn £15,000 in their placement…
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17 yr old at College away from home
Hello, I am hoping for some financial help for.my 17yr old son who is studying away from home and currently living in halls of residencrle which is costing us a small fortune every month. He is a very talented sportsperson and opportunities for his sport are limited where he grew up so thats why we relocated him to follow…
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Going back to university while in debt.
Hi, Hopefully this is the right place to post it. I'll try and keep it brief. I currently have a loan with tesco bank which is currently at £25000 pounds or around £20k if I pay it off now(early repayment figure) I really want to go and do college in September though which will allow me to go to university the following…
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Over £8000 debt for 6 weeks at Uni Advice needed please
Hi, new to the site so hope i'm in the right forum and apologies if i'm rambling on!. Can anyone please help as i'm confused about the amount of debt my son has for his time at uni. His place at uni was confirmed on 26/9/13 he enrolled on 27/9/13 His first day of attendance at uni was 11/10/13 His last day at uni was…
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How do repayments work
My son started university in 2012, the first year of Plan 2. He has a learning disability so has had difficulties along the way and has just graduated - but he got there and has secured a job graduate job so really well done to him. :T The past academic year was limited to completing an assignment report so no actual…
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Many students won't pay less for two-year degrees, says Martin - MSE News
The Government has set out plans for accelerated two-year degrees which it claims will save students at least £5,500 in tuition fees compared to a three-year course - but Martin Lewis has warned that many students wouldn't pay any less...Read the full story: 'Many students won't pay less for two-year degrees, says Martin'…
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This is not here
To remove spam phone number from the main board. Why can't the mods do this?
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Student Finance Overpayments Being Deducted From Future Payments
Hi, So, I've run into a bit of a pickle. Me and my partner are both looking to transfer to different Universities, I'm looking to transfer to one with a later intake as I've unfortunately gotten quite unwell and need time to get better as I've had to be signed off a lot of the term so far, my partner wants to change…
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Chinese Student Allowed to work 20 hours per week - Can they teach Mandarin online?
My friend has moved to England from China to study a masters. She has a BRP and it says she can work 20 hours per week in the UK during term time. Can she teach Mandarin via a website (italki)? This page suggests she might not be able to as she may fall under being self-employed but it seems a bit hard to understand given…
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Inheritance and student loan repayment
If parents have money to help their child with a deposit for buying a house and getting a mortgage- but their child has a student loan-(child is not earning enough to repay yet) what is the best thing to do? Can the parents pay the deposit as a gift when a house is found or would the money be subject to paying the loan?Can…
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We shouldn't be called the Student Loans Company, says Student Loans Company chair - MSE News
The chair of the Student Loans Company has told MPs it'd be "more helpful" if the organisation was called something else - because it doesn't provide loans...Read the full story: 'We shouldn't be called the Student Loans Company, says Student Loans Company chair' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join…
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Should I pay off my 1998-2005 era student loan?
Slightly unusual situation here.... I live abroad in the US, permanently most likely. I studied as a mature student and am now 51 years old. Due to postgrad study and various life circumstances, my income has been consistently below the threshold, so I have made zero repayments and owe around £17,000. I still have UK bank…
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Student Bank account Benefits?
Hello, I've heard several stories that simply having an overdraft can help boost your credit score in the future. While i don't want and won't use a overdraft, i was wondering if there is any benefit to getting a student bank account with an overdraft and not using it? or would you need to use it in order for your credit…
