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student accommodation in London
Hi. My son is mid way through his first year at a Uni in central London. At the moment he is doing the daily commute from the South Coast but from September 2015 he would prefer to live in London. His uni does not offer student accommodation and the agencies they referred him to are expensive. Does anyone have any money…
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Students: When do you start/go back to Uni?
Where are you heading off to and when do you start? Are you ready!?!
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setting up a first time student
My son is going to Uni in sept ( self catered ), and has nothing to take with him yet. Together we have saved up about £200, and this will have to cover new bedding, toiletries, kitchen stuff, and basic food for the first few weeks. Where is the best place to buy everything? I have seen special student boxes at ikea,…
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Bank Account for rent paying
I'm about to embark upon my 2nd year at University and last year as soon as my loan/grant hit my bank account I transferred over the rent money for next few months straight over to my landlord. This year I do not want to do that, Ideally like to have a separate bank account transfer the chunk of rent money there, then have…
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Student Finance Confusion, Please help!
Hi to all reading! During 2009-2010 I studied Mental Health Nursing, I left the course due do experiencing depression and having a diagnosis of Panic Disorder. During 2012-2013 I decided to return to my studies and I applied to study Social Work, when I initially contacted Student Finance Wales I was advised that they not…
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Student finance evidence "open SSG notes"
Hi I was hoping someone could shed some light, I'm obviously applying late for finance and on my next steps page where it states what evidence I need to send, it says "Send us your evidence to support your Student Support Grant application" then says "Open SSG notes to see what evidence to send us". The problem is that…
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Old mortgage style loan repayment threshold
Hi, I've searched, but can't seem to find the answer so sorry if this has been answered elsewhere. Does anyone know if the gross salary repayment threshold for old style mortgage student loan of £27,813 is before or after any salary sacrifice such as childcare vouchers? My salary is due to increase by 1percent which will…
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Student loan changes for existing and future students
Hi folks, The Government is consulting on changing student loans for people who started uni after 2012. It always said that the repayment threshold will be £21,000 – and that this threshold will rise every year with earnings. Now they want to freeze the threshold at £21,000 for new and existing students, for five years.…
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Masters Course Bank Account
Good morning, My girlfriend completed her undergraduate degree more than 3 years ago so is ineligible for a graduate account. She is now intending on starting a masters course in September. Please can you advise which student account (if any) is most suitable. Her masters course will last 1 year so she is not able to get…
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Does a self-assessment 'loss' negate the need to pay student loans via PAYE?
Bit of a complicated query, but please bear with me. I studied 2002 - 2005, taking out the full income-contingent student loan and entering repayment in 2006 with £11,536 of debt to clear. I am slowly but surely wading through reams of old payslips, student loan statements and bank statements, because I think something…
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CIM marketing course
I only have GCSEs and A-levels and was thinking of doing the CIM marketing course. Will it help me because: I will be up against people with degrees. I have no marketing experience. I want to carry on doing office work but not purely admin or customer service as I have done in the past and struggling to find now, hence i…
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Teen Making Money
Hello, At the moment, I'm currently trying to find new ways to make money. I am 15, I have a part time job every day after school but it's not great pay. I have started using eBid and eBay and making some spare cash from that, but I had a new idea. My old primary school holds fairs for the main events (Christmas, Summer,…
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But the interest keeps adding...
Hi So our son, left Uni a couple of years ago and will probs go into low paid charity work so no immediate danger of having to start paying off the loan (which was tuition & accom). BUT...every month £30 interest is added to the amount owed and over a long period of time I can see this accumulating to a massive sum which…
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Student finance refused - pls help
Hi I recently received a letter from SF wales rejecting my sons application based on 3yr eligibility. I would like to appeal and need advice. I'm separated and I've lived in wales and Ireland since 2004 with my kids. My ex got a job abroad in 2012 (for 3yrs)and wanted spend time with his kids as they've always been with…
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What were you left to live on at uni.
Dd has £33 a week after accommodation to live on. So i bought a sainsburies meal ticket and i will put £100 a month on it. I also paid a £300 deposit on halls and need to buy an insurance policy for her gadgets. But of course she thinks she'll be the only student with no money and was ranting and raving, about not being…
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Best student bank account?
Hello there Apologies for how stupid this may sound, am kind of new to this so would appreciate it if I could not be flamed. I am starting university next month and am currently trying to get a student account sorted, so I can pay for my £200 for my laptop I am getting from my disabled students allowance from student…
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Contactless Card
Hey. I created a student account last week with Santander, at the branch I was promised a contactless card. Today the card came and realised it was a non contactless card with black writing, compared to my friend's card which is contactless with the silver embossed writing. Cause this is a student account there is a…
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16-25 Railcard and a seasonal ticket?
Hello, I will be traveling from Horley to Redhill for the next few years due to college. I know how much a 16-25 railcard is, but can you use it with a seasonal ticket? I need help. Thank you - Harvey
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Student loans deferment pre 1998?
I feel I am being treated really badly regarding the administration of my student loan. I took out a student loan back in 1991. I've always kept in touch with the student loans company. I have never had any problems requesting deferment. I always provide the correct documentation as soon as it is requested. I recently…
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Masters degree - full or part time? Views please.
I'm hoping you lovely people can provide some practical advice/information regarding taking a masters degree. My son will be starting his masters in September and has asked my advice about whether he should do this full time for one year or part time over three years. He could get a part-time job with either option, though…
