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Insurance company gave me £459 voucher instead of replacement
Hi all, I recently lost my phone and because they didn't have my phone in stock they are giving me a voucher of £459 for use in Argos.. I was wondering what is the best method of turning this into cash? I see they have visa gift cards of £50, are you able to withdraw the cash from an ATM? Or are they only to be used in…
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How do you get a student discount card?
My son goes to college full time, and would like to know if there's a way to get a student discount on websites and in shops.. is there a free way without paying for a card?
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Miss sold uni degree help and advise
Hi, Hoping someone can give help and advise please. I viewed a college that dealt with uni degrees with my child. We viewed and listened at several meetings for several different degrees at all different colleges. My child finally settled on a course and college that covered the course they required. They were all advised…
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Confused about employment status!
I have no idea what to put down as my employment status on credit card applications. I am a doctoral researcher which would make me a student. However I don't pay fees and get a tax free allowance from an industrial sponsor guaranteed for 4 years. So unlike regular students I have a guaranteed monthly income. I'm also…
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Student Help and Entitlements
Hi, I am looking for some general advice regarding help for a single student. I am in the process of going through a divorce, and due to be leaving the marital home in April. I am a full time student, with no children, but have two dogs. I am unable to keep the current house that I am in, unless the landlord agrees to open…
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Compelling Personal Reasons/Restarting uni
How does the Compelling Personal Reasons system work? What other mitigating circumstances and similar systems are in place? My boyfriend is considering going back to uni but we don't really know what his options are in his particular circumstances, so looking for some advice. (Sorry in advance for such a long post but I…
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Further Worrying News about 2012 Student Loans
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/borrowing/loans/11977775/Calculator-paying-down-your-student-loan-early-could-save-over-20000.html This means the government could increase the repayment rate from the current 9% to (say) 10%.
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Question About Suspending Course/Compelling Reasons
Hello there, I had a look through this forum and have learned a lot - there's a great deal of useful information on here. I wondered if anyone could take a quick look at my situation and see if I'm thinking along the right lines? I'm a second year student (mature student but first time at university). I have a chronic…
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want to buy student copy of word any ideas??
Hi there looking for a student copy of office as need word and excel any ideas where the cheapest would be?? thanks guys
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Co-operative bank student account 2012/2013: We want your feedback
Hi all, In our newly published Student Accounts 2012/13 guide, the Co-operative Student Account is one of our new top picks. It offers a guaranteed 0% overdrafts of £1,400 in year one (as long as you're accepted). Then £1,700 in year two and £2,000 in year three. We're after feedback from people who have applied this year…
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Student loan forgiveness possible scam
Hi I have just recently started using strategic student solutions and they have told me that I qualified for a loan forgiveness program. I am paying 267 for the first three months and 50 a month after that for three years and they say that I will be done paying my loan after that. Does anyone know if this is a scam or not.…
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Is student debt actually a good thing?
I am a single parent and have quite religiously saved every spare penny for my son to go to university. I earn a reasonable salary and my sons and I live quite frugally (we live in 2 bed place and I sleep in the living room, if we go on holidays they are always cheap and cheerful). I have managed to save a considerable sum…
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KS2 SATS in 2016
My child will be taking KS2 Year 6 SATS in May 2016, and I just want to know whether Maths papers will be taken in one sitting or different days? I guess the same applies to English papers. Plus reading online not every school will take Science SATS, how do I find out whether my child is taking it or not? Thanks
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Can I have a Graduate Account? Completed Masters Abroad
Hi there, I have just graduated from my Masters however have studied outside of the U.K. (China) Would I still be eligible for a graduate account? Additionally am I likely to be able to get an overdraft facility without current employment? Kind regards Jack
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Student loan repayment rates with second degree
Hello I wanted to work out how much I will be paying back my student loan when I graduate in a couple of years time. I started university in 2009 with my first degree and then I started my second degree in 2012 (great timing) so I assume that my first degree was set on the old terms whilst my second degree is on the new…
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MSE News: Autumn Statement 2015: Hidden hike in student loan repayment a 'disgrace'
Millions of graduates will have to repay more of their loans as the Government's U-turned on a promise it made... Read the full story: Autumn Statement 2015: Hidden retrospective hike in student loans repayments a 'disgrace' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure…
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student finance and single person proof
Hi, This is on behalf of my brother/dad My brother has gone back to uni, student finance are asking to proof that my dad and mother are split up ( they was never married ) they are asking for an affitdavit which will cost around £90, which I think is very harsh over xmas time. Is there a template letter around or a cheaper…
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Postgraduate student loans available for those under age 60 (not 30)
Official MSE Insert: If you're looking for the latest info our New postgraduate loans guide may help. Back to Ed-1's original post... Original age limit of 30 is now 60. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/postgraduate-study-student-loans-and-other-support
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Loan for a GDL (law) when you have undergrad loan still to repay
Hi all, Can someone confirm for me that a high-street bank would not reject an application for a loan for post-graduate study (in my case the GDL in law) if one has outstanding debt to repay from a loan from his bachelor's degree? I have about £10,400 to repay and graduated in 2011. Thanks, Bernie
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New Funding Changes & How to Fund First Year
I've recently returned to studying with the plan to go to university. I was hoping to apply this year but I may have to wait until next year. It's for an NHS course which in accordance with the Autumn budget, will no longer be funded for applicants applying next year onwards. My problem is that I withdrew from a degree in…
