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Treasury Committee holds inquiry into the student loan system
The Treasury Committee are holding an inquiry to scrutinise recent changes to the student loan system, including the repayment threshold, interest rates, tuition fees, and the impact on university finances.It will also examine the impact of higher education on the public finances, a so-called 'graduate tax', and the…
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MSE News: PM pledges to raise student loan repayment threshold
Prime Minister Theresa May has said the student loan repayment threshold will be increased from £21,000 to £25,000 as part of a wide-ranging review of student finance...Read the full story: 'Victory for graduates as PM pledges to raise student loan repayment threshold' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already,…
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Struggling
I have decided to return back to studies and wonder if anbody has any tips foe for. I knew it was going to be hard emotionally and financially, but I didn't quite realise how much. I have no time for anything as I work as well, and I'm shattered all the time. I am also a single parent. My outgoings are the same as my…
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Best place to sell used (but in great quality) books
Hello all, I was a long time member from the past, under the same username, waaay back when this site was not long set up! I've just popped in to ask where is the best place to sell used but in great quality books? I tried Amazon this morning and couldn't wade through their buyer central bureaucracy, then they said they…
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MSE News: MPs to launch major new student loans inquiry
An influential group of MPs has launched a wide-ranging inquiry into the student loans system...Read the full story: 'MPs to launch major new student loans inquiry' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Student loan question
I had 3 student loans in 96,97,98 I have never made any repayments to it as I dont earn the money stated in the deferment letters. Will my loan be written of when I am 50? (I am now 40). Thanks for any advice.
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Overseas Repayments - Evidence of Income
I am living overseas and have been making repayments for a few years on Plan 1 (1998-2005 loan type). I have now moved country and informed the SLC. They have in turn requested that I provide evidence of my income. As the repayment threshold is ridiculously low where I have moved I will end up paying a huge amount of my…
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Student discount for £16! With cashback.
Have you ever considered becoming a student just for the student discount? Save £60 of a Spotify premium subscription, free McDonald's cheeseburgers and save hundreds on shops with apps like Unidays and Student Beans. Consider buying the Accredited Massage Therapist Course on Wowcher (unfortunately I cannot post the link)…
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Food budget
My daughter has been at Uni for nearly 4 weeks and tells me she is spending no more than £15 a week on food!! She is a veggie and loves cooking, doesn't drink alcohol, but this seems very low to me. She is not a huge eater, but she does like her food. She is shopping at Aldi and freezing absolutely everything that she…
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University finance application divorced parents
Hi Im new to this and I'm after advice about student finance. I have lived with my partner for year and next year his daughter will be going to university. He and his ex have joint custody but she does spend more time at Mums and everything is registered at her address - gp, school, child benefit etc. The ex-wife earns…
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Estate agents charging £300 to clean a clean flat?
Hi, I’ve recently began my final year of studies and have just received an email from the estate agent I used when renting a flat last year, regarding cleaning charges. Upon arrival to my flat last year, the place was unfinished, with industrial everywhere, minimal furniture in place, and tools still lying around within…
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Student Finance Company PG course installments Rant
I have just started a masters course, part time.(Self funded) I applied for, (and was granted) a post graduate loan. Haven't received any of it yet, but that's another story. My uni offers the option of paying in installments which is great. But the way the student finance co works, I will be left struggling for a couple…
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Is uni worth it.
I didn't vote on your uni question, as I think it also depends on the course, but even with a top university course I think there is a lot of luck involved. I think the best way is when an employer pays your university fees.
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Good news (for a change)
Hi Thought Id share my good news with everyone. I don't know if this has happened to anyone else yet, but I received a letter this week saying as I've hit the magical age of 50 and its been 25 years since I left university - my student loans have been written off. I had one of the very first student loans available and…
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Maintenance Loan NI
Hi, my son will (hopefully) be going away to university in 2018. His applications are predominantly in England although we live in NI. I've been researching maintenance loans and want to check what I'm reading is right..... English students attending English universities can apply for maximum of over £8k (means tested)…
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Query: Any benefit for sponsoring spouse's post graduation
Hey all! I have been following MSE forums for all my financial decisions and posting for the first time as i couldn't already find any thread related to my query. I am on a Tier 2 General visa in UK and would be sponsoring my spouse's(on Tier 2 Dependent) post graduation course. As she applied late for the course, we could…
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How to open a student bank account when studying at Open University?
I am studying at the open university fulltime and wonder if any bank account will accept me for a student bank account?
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Need Advice with finances: Dropping out of second year
Afternoon all, i'm currently in my first term of second year, and since day 1 of first year i had never really felt like university was for me, i don't like the course, nor can i think of a course id rather do and don't like the uni atmosphere. I just generally feel unhappy at uni and i don't want to continue through 3…
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Mugged Student Nurse
Hi everyone, I hope you're well. I am a 20 year old, third year student nurse. In desperate need of some help/advice. On the day of my huge practical exam I got mugged on university campus, 3 teengage lads on bikes rode past me and snatched my iPhone 6s from my hands as I was messaging a friend to let her know I was…
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Grants for 1st time university students.
Hi, while my daughter was in year 12 she was told because she would be the 1st of her family to go to uni that she would get help towards her uni fees. She now is about to start uni but we haven't had any help and don't no where we should go or do to find out how she would get the extra help. Has anyone gone through this…
