Is it possible to study full-time and work full-time?

BrettMorganxD

Mojisola wrote: »

For a short time like that, I'd go for it. I was picturing three to four years of study.

You'll need to be very organised to make it work. You've got plenty of time to plan ahead and work out how to fit everything in. Sort out the details ahead of time so that you hit the ground running and aren't trying to work out how to fit everything in once you start college. Good luck.

Well Mojisola it will be 3 years of study after this course. But I was only planning on working full-time during the access course, not during the uni course

BrettMorganxD

Will working full-time effect my council tax student exemption

t0rt0ise

If your course is at least 21 hours a week you should be exempt from council tax.

Red_dog_Sam

You'll still be exempt. The Council Tax exemption (for properties solely occupied by full time students) is based on your status as a full time student and your employment status or income are not considered at all. It's awarded simply on the basis of the student certificate you'll get when you start uni.

Claree__x

It's definitely do-able, but don't kid yourself that it won't be difficult. Looking at it, you've allocated the majority of your time between work and study, rememeber life doesn't always work like that.

Good luck though, if you really want to do it I'm sure you can

BrettMorganxD

Red_dog_Sam wrote: »

You'll still be exempt. The Council Tax exemption (for properties solely occupied by full time students) is based on your status as a full time student and your employment status or income are not considered at all. It's awarded simply on the basis of the student certificate you'll get when you start uni.

It isn't uni, it is an access course in college. But I will still be a student so guess i will still be exempt from council tax I guess.

What is the reason for this exemption? is it to help students cope more financially or is it a reward for going to education

BrettMorganxD

Claree__x wrote: »

It's definitely do-able, but don't kid yourself that it won't be difficult. Looking at it, you've allocated the majority of your time between work and study, rememeber life doesn't always work like that.

Good luck though, if you really want to do it I'm sure you can

I will have a little social life as well. In my last job I had to do some work while on the job. My friends used to come sit in my flat and watch films and I wrote in my workbook during :P

heretolearn_2

Yes, it'll be hard work but it sounds possible. Lots of students work as well. My son was doing around 25 hours a week evenings after uni, and it wasn't uncommon.

I think it also depends on your other circumstances. If you are 18-21 and are otherwise unencumbered (living in halls/student shared slobby house) it's different to if you are also trying to run a household and look after children at home too.

BrettMorganxD

heretolearn wrote: »

Yes, it'll be hard work but it sounds possible. Lots of students work as well. My son was doing around 25 hours a week evenings after uni, and it wasn't uncommon.

I think it also depends on your other circumstances. If you are 18-21 and are otherwise unencumbered (living in halls/student shared slobby house) it's different to if you are also trying to run a household and look after children at home too.

Running a house isn't that difficult to be fair. I found it rather easy.

I will be 20

Mojisola

BrettMorganxD wrote: »

Running a house isn't that difficult to be fair. I found it rather easy.

I think heretolearn was comparing a single person's situation to a parent returning to education. Working and studying and organising a family home and caring for children is a very different experience.