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Student with loan moved abroad
Hi! I am posting this on behalf of my friend because she is really worried and confused! She has a student loan with student finance direct which she took out in 2006-2008. Since she graduated she was very unlucky and did not find any employment. So she was on job seekers allowance afterwards. A year ago she married a man…
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MSE News: Practical maths courses to be offered to students
Sixth-formers will be offered practical maths courses that teach everyday maths skills from this week... Read the full story: Practical maths courses to be offered to students Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum? Intro…
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Previously studied using SFE - any other options?
So the degree I have isn't what I want to do (how cliche is that!) and is also doing extremely badly in the jobs market right now, so is kind of out of the question to do as a "mean-while" career. I'd love to go to university again and study to be a vet, but having taken out Student Finance England support previously, are…
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Taiko - can you help at all please?!!
Hi Taiko I've now received a response from SFE and they are sticking to their decision to refuse me help with tuition fees for the first year of my social work degree - is there anything else I can do to fight this please? I've copied their response below - sorry it's rather lengthy. Thank you for your e-mails dated…
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A degree vs qualification?
... I am looking for some advice/opinion regarding studying. I am interested in studying accounting, so I could study CIMA/ACCA or pursue a degree. First option seems easier. If I choose accounting courses: - can stay in my current job - studying is flexible and easy to enrol - will have enough money to save up for my…
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an official form from uni in which student finances are detailed?
Does it exists ? A form which would list what help ( loans, grants ) one is given and what one's fees are? Thank you
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Scholarships for students?
Hiya Just curious, so please can I have no flames. I have been advised by many family/friends and staff at student finance/the job center (on ESA) to apply for scholarships as due to my various disabilities and health problems and family situation am on a low income, I start university next month, but how would I go about…
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Meningitis jab: have you had yours yet?
Public Health England is advising all students heading off to Uni to get vaccinated against Meningitis 2 weeks before you leave home. Have you had yours yet? Stay safe and post below to let us know when you've had it done!
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What Tech are you taking to Uni?
Are you taking a tablet, laptop or good old pen and paper?! Just a fun multiple choice poll to see what students are taking :)
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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…
