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Graduate account help
Hi, I graduated last year and changed my Natwest student account to a graduate as it just seemed like the easiest option however for some reason I thought the interest free overdraft was £2000 in first year and £1500 in second year. However I've been informed that it's £1000 in second year so there's no way I'm going to be…
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Student Loan - Savings threshold
I have a student loan that was taken out in 2000 and there's still a lot left to pay. I'm going to be moving abroad without definite employment in the next couple of months. I've been on the SLC website and there is a form I need to fill out. I need to provide evidence of savings that I will be living from. I'm just…
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DSA time scales
Has anybody got any ideas how long DSA takes to go through from student finance Wales. My son has had his finance sorted but the letters we received back at the start of may mentioned we would be receiving a letter soon regarding dsa. My son called them last week and the said a letter would be sent but did not give him any…
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Returning student - student loan arrears help please
Back in 1996 I went to uni but 4 years of loans later due to health and other personal circumstances did not complete my degree In 2006 I got a letter from GP and copies of my indefinite DLA award and supposedly had the debt wiped out. However. Last year letter from Erudio giving arreArs and balance. Coving 3 years of…
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quick question on grants
Just wanted to know, my daughter is due to go to university this year and will get the grant, does this continue for all three years or does it change next year to a loan? Thanks.
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Medicine as a second 'degree' help please
Back in 2012 I asked re this scenario thinking it 'could' happen and it is now in the process so I am asking again. Friend has done a DipHe course for ODP and has been working at a hospital for past year (fantastic) She now wants to do an Access to Medicine Course (one year self funding) wishing to do a five year medical…
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Confused about student loan overpayment refund
Hi, After speaking to both the SLC and HMRC I am still a little confused as to how overpayments on my student loan will be refunded to me. Call centre staff at SLC and HMRC contradict each other. Background info - Finished paying my student loan + overpaid around £1000 before telling them to stop taking money. - Sent SLC…
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Help regarding Income Contingent Loan and not working.
Hello, I took out a loan with the Student Loans Company when I started University back in 2001. Since graduating in 2004 I have been in continuous employment but have never met the threshold to make any repayments. In May this year my circumstances changed and I left employment to look after my two year old daughter.…
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Searching international masters courses
I am interested to hear peoples' opinions about which website provides the most comprehensive search of international masters courses? [FONT="]The best one I’ve used so far is mastersportal (i can't post links).eu but [/FONT]I've then gone on to find relevant courses that it hasn't listed. I’ve got no particular…
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Extenuating Circumstances for Quitting University and the Financial Implications
I quit university in January of this year due to serious health implications. I had already been paid my second instalment from Student Finance (loan and grant) when I quit, which had immediately been paid to my accommodation office for their second instalment. Due to how much I was entitled to, I was left with no money…
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Open degree vs named degree, is it worth doing more courses
I'm looking for some advice about going forward with my Open University degree. I was only 20 when I started and didn't think much about the qualification I would end up with, I wanted a degree in health related studies but I wanted to choose what modules I studied so went for an Open Degree with honours. Now I am…
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Doing an acces to higher education course. Can I get help?
Hi all. Pretty much what it says on the tin. I'm hoping to start an access to higher eduction course in September and I was wondering if there was any financial help available to me. Thanks in advance :)
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Applying for dsa
Do i need to apply for student finance and DSA separately ? (Want to apply for both for ou)
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Compensation against university
Hi, I hope this is a valid topic in this forum. Earlier this academic year, I was informed by a university lecturer in email form that there is a new way in which degrees will be allocated and an old system was going to be abolished. The old system was to grant people degrees with honours even if they did not receive marks…
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Student financial advice please.
Our son left home at 18 to volunteer abroad for 2 years. He has financed this all himself and will be hime At 20 years old to start a five year masters. Regarding student finance is it true there maybe a loophole whereby he might be exempt from paying tuition fees as ge has been independant for over two years or is someone…
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Hack My Life - cheap life hacks to save money
I've started watching a great American program on "Tru" called "Hack My Life". It's aimed directly at students, but offers loads of money-saving / life-improving tips that are perfect for the student lifestyle. If you can get, set the timer to record the series!
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Saving money fom the student loan and grants
Hi Is it ok to save all the money recived form the studnts finance if you did not need to spend it? I Claimed to use the money from studnt finace but i ended up saving it. is this OK or not.?
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How will My Student Loan affect My parents Tax credits
I'm moving out this year for my second year of uni. However will my maintainance loan/grant affect my parents tax credits? im 20 yrs old. Does it count as a 3rd income or something, will me applying for the maintainance grant cause my mum to lose money, she's just gone on maternity leave so i don't wan't to affect her…
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Going Abroad for studying a good choice?
My friend is planning to go to Canada for doing his post graduation. She think it is a good idea, but not sure if the cost for doing that is worth. Can anyone give an advice about that? Also is it possible to do part time job with a Canadian student visa? If not, is there anything extra we should do to make a living while…
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Gap Year Travel - Going It Alone vs Choosing an Agency
Just wanted to get some thoughts on how best one can save money on a full on all out gap year adventure. Once I've finished uni I want to have a good six months to a year out doing something completely different overseas. I've found a lot of opportunities for organised programmes through specialist gap year companies, like…
