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I want to go to uni - *again*
I went to uni in the early 1990's, at age 18 - really just to impress mum and step-dad. Whoops. Got LEA funding, scraped into final year but didn't pass finals. Didn't return for resits - too proud. Thought I could cope without my degree. I was never that interested in the subject in the first place (BSc Physics) but when…
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student accommodation
im just about to start the house hunt process, and having lived with other people's mess for two years in a row (last year of a levels and first year of uni) i quite like the idea of having a little self contained place completely to myself. nothing to flashy :) , i'd be quite happy with a bedsit type set-up, just want my…
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student books
If anyone knows of any websites where it is possible to buy cheaper/2nd hand textbooks it would be much appreciated! I cannot believe how much it is going to cost me just for books to last for 3/4 months!!
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2 styles of loans, double the repayment?
I was a student who gained a deferred place at University in 97 to begin in the academic year 98/99. Because I gained the placement under the 'old' scheme, i was entitled to a grant and also received the 'old' style loan for my 1st year at Uni. For the subsequent 3 years I applied for loans which are now listed together on…
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free laptops!
bet that^ got your attention! ok, so there is a slight catch, but its a fab scheme and it may well be worth having a look to see if its available at your uni. anyhoo, to get to the point, my uni's library has just bought 32 high spec laptops. they are fitted out with all the standard microsoft applications that you might…
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want to go to university, but have debts, is it possible?
I am 21, and have around £10,000 worth of debt already. My current job pays £14,200 per year. However I want to go to university to do a pharmacy degree (4 year degree, 1 year in training). I would have to do an access course first (PT evenings), so I would aim to start uni in Sept 06. Is there any students etc I could get…
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Advice needed - I have to leave uni due to illness, what happens to overdraft/loan?
Hi All, Unfortunately i have had to come to the decision to leave Uni (after a year and a half) as I have been so ill, it is impossible for me to continue. I will defer for the year but think i will not be able to return. I have 2 student overdrafts (i know .. bad girl!) and a student loan and wonder where I stand on…
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Great Rent Escape - help me get free rent for a year! PLEASE!!
Hi All, I've been reading these boards for a while now, but never really got around to posting. However, i need your help for a massive money saving effort! I'm in the final of the Great Rent Escape, which means I have a 10 in 25 chance of winning free rent for me and 3 mates for a year! To win this i need votes, and this…
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Post-Grad student, funds have run out but bills to pay!
Hi, Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm a post graduate student who's funding has finished prematurely, but I still have bills to pay, most importantly a mortgage. I'm looking into my options regarding my last 3/4 months of the course while I write up. I've approached my bank (barclays), but they could only offer a…
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changing student bank account
im on a 3 year diploma in nursing studies course and at the moment im with royal bank of scotland with a £1300 overdraft facility. im wondering if i paid off my overdraft would i be able to close down my account and open upa new 1 maybe with barclays (any ideas ne1 pls if they are good to students?) im not to keen on royal…
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Going to uni to do Veterinary.... How much!
Hello MoneySavers! I have a fairly simple question.. But i cannot find a straight or nearly straight answer anywhere. How much does it cost to do Veterinary studies at university? I think it is a 4 year course. The prices i have been told when looking around are all over the show. Just to give an idea: Looking to do…
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(another) student loan question
Hi trusty moneysavers, I'm in a bit of a pickle at the moment concerning my student loan. I dropped out of University in December, planning to go back this September. Now, despite my constant ringing around, I haven't been able to recieve a definite answer regarding my student loan...I'm not entirely sure whether I will…
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Student Account
At the moment im on my final year of my degree and when I applied for my student account with llyods tsb, I signed up for it for 4 years becasue to begin with I was going to do a 4 year course but instead of doing a placement, I decided to finish a year early and graduate. Do I have have to inform the bank about finishing…
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Get higher loan offer from Student Loans Co
A few helpful tips for those applying for student loans or will in the future with parents on low income or parents who will not support you through uni: When your Local Education Authority (LEA) assesses how much loan you are entitled to recieve each year, they assess your parents income and household earnings to help…
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I want to be a mature student ....
Hi, I am 30 years old, married with two children age 5 and 3 yrs. I am wanting to study for a degree but I am not able to do a full time course due to child care and I also work 26 hours a week. I have seen in our local college that they do part time HND courses which I could do 2 evenings a week and then go on to do a…
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A balance transfer for a student
Hi, A family member is a full time student. They have a LLoyds credit card , a balance of £3400 paying a whopping 17.9% interest. Monthly payments of £80 is only paying off the interest. They are having difficulty getting a 0% on bt with another credit card and have also tried to do a Super BT but their bank has refused.…
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Extra Student Account
I've been reading some of the other threads about the multiple student accounts and wanted to try opening one. I just wanted to ask a few question of people who have actually done this. 1) If they ask, do I tell them that I already have a student account or not. If I do, how do I explain it? 2) How much money will I have…
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tax
was just looking for somwone to educate me to the ways of the inland revenue (bah humbug) i work part time at argos, where i earn on average £80-£100 a week. as my only other job was cash in hand, this is, as far as the tax people are concerned, my first ever job. when i started, i signed some kind of tax exemption form,…
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Opening a student account for MSc while working
Hi, I've graduated a couple of years ago and have since been in full time employment. I now intend to undertake a part time post graduate (MSc) course while still working. This will take three years to complete. Am I still eligle to apply for a student/graduate account despite the fact that I'm earning? Also, does the…
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NUS Cards
I'm studying at university and would like to know where i can get an NUS card, on the website it is only currently available to School and College Students. can anyone help?