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thinking of Erasmus
Hi all, have just been informed I have been chosen to participate in Erasmus, I still have not decided if I want to do it or not yet so was wondering if anyone has any opinions ? I'm not your typical Erasmus student in that I will be 44 by the time it comes around, part of me thinks it can be an exciting opportunity and…
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OU Students Past, Present and Future
As requested, this thread is for all students and potential students of the Open University. I'm going to add a second post with members names and their current qualifications, so people on the same course can help each other out or give advice. Then a third post for common questions etc - any ideas of points to add, let…
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University Fees in Poland
How do I get help with tuition fees to study at a University in Poland??
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What do you think of 2 year degrees, and easier switching courses/unis?
The Government is asking for your views on accelerated degrees, which give students the opportunity to complete a full 3 year degree in 2 years. This would mean the possibility getting a full time job sooner, and should save money spent on expenses like rent. These degrees do already exist, but there are only a few, so the…
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Assessed as international student?
I'm starting my PGCE this Sep and was asked to complete a fee assessment, the uni has just decided I'm an International student because I wasn't an ordinary citizen. I'm just wondering whether I can appeal this under temporary employment abroad and whether my PGCE bursary (secondary physics) depends on the Uni or SFE? I…
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MSE News: Student loans repayment threshold discussed in Parliament – but petition co
The Government's U-turn on a promise to increase the threshold of student loan repayments has been debated in Parliament...Read the full story: 'Student loans repayment threshold discussed in Parliament – but petition could spark bigger debate' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.…
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2nd degree with student loan
I have just completed my first degree which I self funded for and I am now looking at doing a 2nd degree in computer science and looking to get a student loan (Computer science is one of the 3 degrees you can get a loan for a second degree) Lots of people have been telling me to think hard about it cause all the rules have…
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Question
Hello everyone! Me and my boyfriend came to UK in 2013. We decided go to the university this year and applied for maintenance grant but unfortunately we're working less then 36 months (I started in October 2013, my boyfriend December 2013) so we can't apply yet for non-repayable maintenance grant. We don't have any…
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Off to Uni in Sept. Start buying now!
My DD is now home after 3 years away and I'm selling lots of bits I bought her for uni cheap so look on work notice boards if you are packing your child off in Sept or if you are a student and packing yourself off. I am now the proud owner of 2 of the following!* slow cooker * Laundry basket * Iron * Ironing board * Shoe…
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Warning: council tax liability before term starts.
As a warning to others. If you start renting a private house before the start date of your course, you won't be classified as a student until the start date. So will have a council tax liability for time from the start of the tenancy until the first day of term. My son got caught out by this for the time between his degree…
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2013/14 Error by SLC after 'exchanging' info with HMRC
I am taking this up with SLC direct but want to post about a fundamental error in process by SLC. Parents provided evidence to SLC to assess income. Loan amount communicated to student. SLC reviewed decision and decided parents had twice the declared income (incorrect). Informed student of cut in loan amount. Student does…
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OU degree and funding via +24 loan
I am looking to apply for the OU Health and social care degree. I will also be applying for funding via a +24 loan for this. My question is do I take the funding out for the entire degree in one go (which would be a huge loan as the entire course is 340 credits) or do I only apply for the amount of credits I do per year? I…
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Pre-PGCE School Experience (Programme).
Hello all, I've recently had some bad experiences with a school and it's left me feeling quite angry and frustrated. I am out of pocket as a result of the schools actions. I arranged a formal 10 day placement with a school a few towns over from me via the School Experience Programme. Getting to and from would have required…
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Withholding my qualification
I took a higher qualification with a small institution. At the beginning of the summer I asked for a final balance owing for fees, they told me in writing and duly paid the sum I owed. Several months later they requested a further payment before they would release my certificate and said it is for outstanding fees. Can the…
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Beware HSBC latest "important changes"
Just received HSBC's latest updated "important changes to personal banking terms etc etc" Page 5 paragraph 2 - Student Bank Account - "We've changed the eligibility criteria for a student bank account such that, to open an account in the UK, you need to be 18 years old or over, be studying (or have been accepted to begin…
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NHS Degree 2017. Has all financial help been stopped?
Hi. My partner is about to start her access course this September. With the intention of starting her NHS degree next September. We have been looking into course fees and what bursaries are available for the NHS degree. We have come to realise that the government have stopped the bursaries and grants for NHS Degree…
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EU national eligibility
Hi everyone. I'm EU national and continuously live in Scotland since September 2013. I've started 2-year HND course in August 2015 after working here full-time for nearly 2 years. For this course I was eligible to only have my tuition fees covered by SAAS as I haven't been a UK resident for 3 years prior to the start of my…
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refused student account - worth appealing?
Hello! I'm starting a PGCE in September and would like to have an overdraft as a safety net. I applied for an account with Co-Op but was turned down. As far as I'm aware, my credit score is pretty reasonable. I do have quite a bit of credit card debt (on 0% balance transfer cards) but I'm paying this off steadily and…
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Multiple overdraft accounts instead of loan (postgraduate) - anyone done this?
Hello, Instead of a career development loan of 10k which you start paying back at 10% annualised interest rate straight after graduation I was thinking of perhaps obtaining multiple postgraduate account with max overdraft limits (2k). My credit ratings are very good. If anyone has done this I would like to hear about it.…
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Can anyone help with Childcare Grant, Upset!
Hi i have had my award through and am shocked how little my award is. Income is £14726.00 for the year and average weekly cc is £134.00 per week for two children. Can anyone please help with the calcs etc.