Category Archives: student loan
#voteforstudents – More than just a hashtag
Earlier today from 12.00, the Twitter hashtag #voteforstudents started trending worldwide. #voteforstudents became the second most popular topic tweeted in the UK within minutes. And for good reason too. The Vote For Students website, set up by NUS (National Union … Continue reading
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Filed under higher education, money, politics, student loan, students, University
29 More Money Matters: Spending, Saving, Working, Living
I’m sure many of you are eagerly awaiting the next loan instalment to land in your bank account. Hopefully you’re not still awaiting the first instalment after the student loans fiasco. Now seems a good time to post another set … Continue reading
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Hidden costs, heavy debts…at least there may be happy hearts!
In amongst the usual reports of Mickey Mouse degrees (which I’ve covered in the past), student costs and debts are now also in the spotlight. One survey, for the NUS, has revealed that some degree courses involve massive hidden costs. … Continue reading
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Yet More Money Saving Tips
Not content with my previous posts on saving money, here are some more tips to get stuck into when trying to survive on a student budget: Shopping & Eating Cut down on convenience food – I’m not talking about ready … Continue reading
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An interesting lack of interest
Good news for those of us (most of us!) ratcheting up student loan debts. From September this year, students will pay no interest on their loans. Woo! How long that will last, I don’t know, but it’s good news for … Continue reading
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