I need £7,000 for two months

Out,_Vile_Jelly

I clicked on this sub-forum by accident, but this thread caught my eye.

Can you clarify how your bloke is going to support himself during his studies, and how he's paying the overseas rate tuition fees (~10k per year- you haven't stated if this is for undergrad, MSc or PhD)? If he's not been awarded a scholarship or bursary then I can't see how £7k is supposed to cover everything, even if his course is only for a year. If he is on a fully funded scheme, all that is needed is an official letter from the university confirming that fees and bursary are being paid.

I work in Higher Education and know from experience that student visas for Americans require a lot of paperwork and that they can be rejected very easily.

RuthnJasper

Apples2 wrote: »

We need a chat :j

Apples! I thought you were MINE!!! I'll lend you £7,001...!:beer:

RuthnJasper

Daydream1608:

I was thinking about your post, as I have had a bit of a long-term 'thing' going on with an overseas guy for over three years now. He's coming over here later this year. HOWEVER - he would neither expect nor want me to lend him this sort of money (or any money at all, in fact). He is by no means a wealthy man, as most of his work involves helping people in third world countries, but he has enough respect for me not to even ask me to get into such a high debt for him.

It is a very difficult situation, I know, but please do think carefully before you commit yourself to this debt. The only thing worse than having a broken heart is being poor and having a broken heart. Are you able to speak with his family, to see how you can all work together to resolve this?

Good luck to you - but please do consider this issue with your head more than your heart. x

Daydream - Have read your second post; so can fully understand your dilemma. From what you have said, I would probably do my best to support the boyfriend if I was in the same situation. You sound like you have thought carefully about things and can afford the loan. I'd probably still want something in writing from your man about it being repaid though - in the unlikely event that things do go awry.

But - once again - good luck to you. I hope you and your bf have a long and happy future together. xx

EclipsedMind

Its been a while since I looked and I know the student visa rules have all been changed but surely you can just sponsor him. Then you don't need to put the money in his account and you can instead put it in yours and throw in a letter saying you will support him, proof of income, bank statements and info about accomodation will also help. Hit the UKBA website for the details. I know people who were in your situation did it that way but it was some years ago.

As for the money - if your credit rating is good try zopa loans and repay early which has no penalties. There is an admin fee when you take out the loan tho so it might not be the cheapest but might be worth a look

I wish the two of you every happiness together and grats on making an LDR work for so long.

charlishae

I'm confused... If he cant afford to pay any living costs then how is he going to afford the tuition fees?!! International students pay a lot more, plus fees are going up next year. He wouldnt be entitled to any loans here so the only thing he could do is take out a loan himself in America.

I would not take out a loan for £7000.

Jenniefour

Daydream1608 wrote: »

First of all, thank you to everyone who has replied!

I obviously didn't set the scene well enough, as you think me and my boyfriend have never met!

We didn't meet on the internet, we met travelling, and spend four months travelling the world together. We have visited each other roughly every two/three months since then. And yes I've met his entire family, and he's met mine!

We've talked about marriage and we're both keen, but as many of you have mentioned - living together is very different to long-distance, so we want to do that first.

He didn't ask me for the money by the way, it's something I suggested as his Dad passed away, and Mum is struggling financially.

He's lent me hundreds of pounds in the past (when we were travelling) and I trust him implicitly. I know in the world of the internet there are lots of scams, so I understand the scepticism, but not everything is.

Thanks for your advice Rafter, I really appreciate it!

Any more advice would be great, and again I do appreciate the concern! I just hope I've made the situation more clear.

- D

Ps. Sorry to raise suspicions by not replying sooner, I've just got home from work!!

Extremely pleased to see that!

Daydream1608

Again, many thanks to all those who took the time to reply. To clarify further (as I've noticed assumptions are made rather quickly on this forum!) he has enough to cover the fees tuition fees, and will have about $5000 once he sells his car to live on.

I'm on a Graduate scheme, and will get a permanent job in September (with more money!) so that should cover us. Plus he will be allowed to work a small number of hours a week with his visa.

I am taking your advice though, and seeing if his sister is in a position to help, as it may be cheaper in fees and easier logistically.

Thanks everyone, I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

- D

Jox

I've just been helping a family member apply for a student visa from Albania and they needed to show approx £10k in their bank account for 28 days and an unconditional offer from a college in UK which involved paying a deposit of £3k.
Has your partner applied for college / uni, does he have an unconditional offer and paid the deposit?

Eric_Pisch

Apples2 wrote: »

Can I be first to sceptically suggest this is lunacy?

What are you going to do when he legs it either back home or off with Mary Jane rotten crotch

this is my rifle this is my gun

Wobblydeb

Daydream1608 wrote: »

Again, many thanks to all those who took the time to reply. To clarify further (as I've noticed assumptions are made rather quickly on this forum!) he has enough to cover the fees tuition fees, and will have about $5000 once he sells his car to live on.

I'm on a Graduate scheme, and will get a permanent job in September (with more money!) so that should cover us. Plus he will be allowed to work a small number of hours a week with his visa.

I am taking your advice though, and seeing if his sister is in a position to help, as it may be cheaper in fees and easier logistically.

Thanks everyone, I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

- D

So..... if he has enough to cover the tuition fees, then surely he has nearly (if not more than) £7k already?