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Euro Bank Account
Hi all, Firstly, I'm not sure if I'm writing in the correct place so please feel free to direct me to the right place. I'm a student and I will be starting a year abroad as part of my university course this September. I'll be splitting the year between working in Germany and studying in China. Currently I am looking into…
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HMRC making money out of student loans
I have just looked at my son's recently received student loan statement and, besides being horrified by the amount of interest being accrued each month, was struck by how his monthly repayments are applied to reduce the loan. Rather than the money going to reduce the loan each month (as with a mortgage) the money is…
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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
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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…
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Student finance and debt management
I'm a single mum and a full time student studying a social work degree. Im in a DMP paying off around another £11000 of debt from a separation 2 years ago. I currently get special support grant and parent grant and borrowed the maximum loan from student finance last year due to being told it would be calculated in my…
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Full-time funding affecting part-time or not?
Hello. I am hoping someone here can help me please. My husband wants to go back to the OU after a few failed attempts at attending a brick uni. He used to be on the old payment plan for the courses, but as he has left and wants to return he can't go back onto the transitional fee route. We are therefore looking into…
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No guarantor
Hi, I'm a student getting my first flat. Unfortunately I don't know anyone who meets the requirements to be my guarantor. Is there anything I can do to still secure the property? It is being let though a letting agent so I don't imagine they'll be very lenient. I've heard of paying for a guarantor online with Helping Hand.…
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where to buy student stuff
Its that time again ( for dd ) and I have a long list of stuff to buy. Whats the best thing? Go to on large ( swedish ) store and do it all in one go, or large supermarket (Mr T or Mr A ). or do a bit here and there? How much am I going to save versus petrol / parking / and tea and cakes with several different trips. But…
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Additional Funding for daughter studying in London
Hi, I am really hoping can help me or point me in the right direction. My daughter had been offered s place last minute in a drama school in London to study a diploma 6 in Progfesional theatre. She is 21. She has had an Advanced Loan for the cost of half of the course and I have to find the remainder as well as paying for…
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HSBC bank student account 2012/2013: We want your feedback
Hi all, In our newly published Student Accounts 2011/12 guide the HSBC Student Account is one of our top picks. It offers 0% overdrafts on £500 initially but amount of up to £3,000 may be possible, although not guaranteed. We're after feedback from people who have applied this year and want to know your experience and if…
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Threshold for repayments but over 2 part time job?
I wonder if somebody can help with this query- I' ve been in a full time job for several years. My wages met the threshold and the student loan repayment was taken straight out. Recently I've cut my hours at my full time job and now work there part time 3 days a week. I did this as i had the chance of a new part time job 2…
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Santander Student Account - Railcard
Per the top student account article..... Santander 123 student account gives a free 4 year railcard but subject to conditions including ..... "You can only apply if you've an unconditional uni place, or you're already a student.". I assume therefore that the vast majority of students applying for university this September…
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Maternity Allowance whilst a student
Hi all, I've posted this in the benefits board, but wondered if anyone here had any advice the could offer. I am currently working full time and have been for the last 5 years. However, I am starting a PGCE in September and I wanted to know where I stood if I fell pregnant. I would plan to take a year out of university and…
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Student Finance Overpayment - Help!
Hi there, I really need some advice on this situation as I have tried to settle it with Student Finance with no luck. In 2011 I completed one full year at university, I was informed by my university however in September 2012 (beginning of my second year) I wouldn't be able to continue my course due to poor grades. I didnt…
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OU student need an ac.co.uk account???
I'm an OU student. Does anyone know where or how I can get a .ac.co.uk email address. Thanks in advance guys
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What's classed as income for housing benefit purposes
Please help :-( I'm in a right mess with my housing benefit. Basically they've told me they're classing me as having £160 a week income from student finance. I always thought it was only the student loan that gets classed as income, not the grants. But my student loan only equates to approximately £60 a week. I can't even…
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University course ????
Is there a site which helps you select a course for uni . My firend wants to specialize in sustainable energy.not sure which course or uni to apply to. Tia
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PG Student - Family Moving Abroad - Funding
Hi there, I've got a year and a half left on my PhD funding, but my wife has been getting homesick and wants to move in advance (we've been planning to move for the past 4 years). Her parents can put her and the kids up whilst I finish my PhD, but I'm wondering what options I have as a full time student (and part time…
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OU student need an ac.co.uk account???
Hi I'm a first year OU student but need an .as.co.uk account. Can I have one. I have searched and searched but can't find anywhere the answer. Anyone help please.
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Confirmation of Sept Interest Rates, Deferment Threshold & Repayment Thresholds 17/18
Department for Education (DfE) having taken over the policy area from the closed Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) have now confirmed the following: * the interest rate for plan 1 loans will be 1.25% from 1st September 2016 and a maximum of 1.6% during the 2016/17 academic year; * the repayment threshold…
