Hi

Ive just sent all my bursary forms off, i am thinking of applying for a student loan too. What are your views on this is it a good idea, i really dont know what to do

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Hi, i wasnt going to apply for the loan at first but then spoke to OH about it and as we are doing the house up we decided i should get it, so i applied for it after starting the course and am so glad i did now...get the next payment in a few days..yey!!!
It all depends on if you need it really, it does come in handy.
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Thanks Tiffany

Ive filled in my application form online today aftr speaking with my OH. Im not sure what Bursary i get as they sent me the wrong forms which i filled in and have had to fill them all out again. How is it paid i take it you dont get it in one lump sum

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It is payed in 3 payments over the year, unless you dont get the full amount because i know a girl in my cohort got her payment in one lump sum because she didnt get the full amount, not sure how much she got though.

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Everyone on our course gets a student loan (as far as I know) I've had one aswell, I don't know where the money went though!!! But it must have come in really handy, easiest way is to apply for the none means tested, far less forms to fill in and you get about £2100 per year over 3 payments (if you have own house) its up to you the repayments don't start until you are earning enough to pay it back x

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Thanks tracyb

thats what ive applied for, but they want to know my bursary amount, which i have not got yet. Might ring them

Thanks guys

Its so great on here knowing you can get good advice without any nastiness

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Of course, but why should there be nastiness??? I haven't a nasty bone in my big body, I didn't think they needed all bursary info for non means tested, they usually just do it, as you can apply for it well before bursary have sorted emselves out. In my 1st year it took 6 months I was in desperado situation by then, and on hold for an hour at a time, I think its improved since then but thankfully I've had no problems since x

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i hope i dont have to wait 6 months for mine, i like everyone else needs money. xx

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I was informed today that I would be entitled to half the full maintenance loan amount which would give me £2,855. Its interest is linked to inflation so is the cheapest of loans. I was advised to take the loan even if I didn't need it and put it into some kind of investment because interest paid on the amount would be more than the interest charged.

I've applied for mine for September. Just needing to send off my birth certificate to identify myself xx

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