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MA loan and registration communication failure
:money:Hi Martin/All, This is my first nubbie post and find myself in dire straights, again! Although I have been successful with my applications for both my course and full slc MA funding (which has been pre-scheduled as 4 payments over 2yrs with the first payment to be paid into my bank account on 1st October,) for my MA…
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I am new on this forum. But I was wondering if anyone of you was using any online writing services?
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Student loan at age 57?
My friend reckons he can get a student loan and go to uni, and never have to pay it off because he'll be 60+ when he graduates and will never earn enough to be obliged to repay it. He's worked since age 16, never went to uni, doesn't have a first degree, and has never had a student loan or grant. Is it true? Or has he…
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student loan -
Hi, My son goes to university this September to do a 4 year course in Chemistry. We estimate that by the end of his course this will have cost him about £70 - 80k !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hopefully when he graduates he will be able to secure a job with a decent salary. Money that he has inherited from his…
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Is postgraduate loan a no-brainer?
I'm going to start a masters in September but I'm currently in full-time employment with a good credit history (will quit job to start study). My masters will cost just over £8000 and I was planning on applying for the full £10k postgrad loan. However the idea of paying 4.6% apr (RPI + 3%) on the loan is a bit annoying.…
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Wait till end of tax year to get refund on student loan???
i just called up SLC today. Woman goes "we cannot issue any refund unless HMRC tell us you've overpaid and that won't happen till the end of the tax year". Brilliant. So what, that's it? I have to wait until next year April to get my £500 back? my situation is i still have 6k balance to pay, but i don't care - i left my…
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Grant or Loan for mature student on Access course?
Morning all, I'm 33 and about to start down the path of an Access to Higher Education course with distancelearning.co.uk. I'm wondering if there are any loan or grant options available to me? I'm working full time and get paid just enough above minimum wage to be ineligible for tax credits and anything else while my…
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help dropped out of uni after three classes they are charging me £750 for entire term
i attended university to do my pgce after attending four classes (at different points over a two month period) i dropped out as the course wasnt for me. The university said i have to pay £750 for the entire first term, student loans wont pay it as you have to be going for 3 months. I queried what legal right they had to…
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Have your say on changes to the student loans agreement
Hi Everyone, On Monday 18 July at 4.30 pm, MPs will debate in Westminster Hall the e-petition relating to changes to the student loans agreement. The Petitions Committee invite you to share your comments on this topic with them and inform the debate. Your comments will be shared with Members taking part in the debate.…
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Utility bills conundrum
Hello. I will be moving into a house with friends for my second year at uni but have a question about paying utility bills and joint accounts. I have decided not to be part of the joint account my friends are setting up to pay for the various bills in case of default payments as I want to keep my credit history clean. If…
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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 degree next September. We have been looking into course fees and what bursaries are available. We have come to realise that the government have stopped the bursaries and grants for NHS Degree starting in 2017. She is 34.…
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Part time student loan funding for OU?
Hi Could anyone tell me whether there is a minimum number of credits you need to do with Open University to be eligible for the student loan funding? My friend already has a HNC in the subject he wants to study and according to the info pack should be able to do credit transfer this for 90 credits meaning he will only need…
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Music courses
I didn't know where to put this so if this isn't the right place can someone please move it? There is a problem with understanding what some music courses are because you can't always tell from the name what you are going to be paying for. I have raised this with a member of staff at one of the institutions that seems to…
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Postgraduate Banking
Hi there I graduated from Durham University last summer (2015). I had a student bank account with the Co-Op, which was changed into a Graduate account this year. On August 31st, this will turn into a Current account. This year, I am starting a 1 year MRes course at Nottingham University. I am taking a £10k postgraduate…
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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.…
