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Student finance for postgraduate loans

Tue 24 May 2016 - 12:40

By UCAS in Money

If you’re starting a postgraduate master’s course in 2016/17, a new postgraduate loan will soon be available to help you financially.
 
Can I apply for a postgraduate loan?
 
You can apply for a postgraduate loan if:
  • you’re studying a taught or research master’s course
  • you’re studying at a university or college, or by distance learning
  • you’re under the age of 60 on the first day of your course
Please note, you can’t get a postgraduate loan for postgraduate level courses, such as PgCert (Postgraduate Certificate), PgDip (Postgraduate Diploma), or where the postgraduate course is funded by undergraduate student finance, such as:
  • Initial Teacher Training (ITT)/ Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
  • an integrated master’s
Can I study part-time?
 
Yes – if you’re studying part-time, you can study for two years (...

Cure the debt hangover from your student days

Tue 24 May 2016 - 12:36

By money.co.uk in Money

As the heady days of student life become consigned to the realm of nostalgia, it’s time to pick up the tab.
 
Reality might begin to bite when you find yourself landed in thousands of pounds worth of debt, money flowing out of your account that you cannot keep track of, and a credit history tarred from years of abusing credit.
 
However, there are some quick and easy steps you can take to get your finances back on track.

Clean up your overdraft act
While your overdraft may have seemed like your best friend during your student days, now you are no longer studying it is likely to be more of a curse, particularly if it has...

Should I pay off my student loan early?

Tue 19 April 2016 - 12:10

By money.co.uk in Money

While your student loan is likely to be one of the cheapest loans you will ever get, it can also be a burden you may want to clear as soon as possible. We weigh up if it is worth paying off your student loan early.

Why pay off your student loan early?

Student loans of a sizeable amount will take years to pay off – especially when you factor in interest accruing on the amount you owe.
Repaying it early will speed up the process so that you have one less debt to worry about. It will also mean you end up paying less interest in the long-run.
This might be especially attractive if you have had the debt for a while or just want to...

How to afford to send your child to university

Thu 24 March 2016 - 15:53

By money.co.uk in Money

If your child is hoping to go to university in the next few years, chances are you’re more than a little concerned by the recent jump in tuition fees. Here is what you can do to prepare your finances (and theirs) for university life.

Going to university can be an essential step onto the career ladder, but with tuition fees up to £9,000 a year, getting a degree has never been less affordable.

If you or your children are planning to go to university in the not too distant future, it is essential that you consider how you will cover the cost sooner rather than later.

Fees
Students who started their education from 2012 onwards fall into the higher fee threshold, where universities can charge anywhere up to £9,000 a year in fees alone.

However, not all course...

Can distance learning earn you a degree in your spare time?

Thu 17 March 2016 - 14:31

By money.co.uk in Money

Have you ever considered a distance learning course, but been put off by the cost and a lack of free time? Here is what distance learning is all about, and how you could fit it around your schedule.

Distance learning can be a flexible, time efficient way of learning from home in your own time, without being in regular, face-to-face contact with teachers or lecturers in the classroom.

You are supplied with learning materials by the college or university providing your course, which can be usually accessed online.

You will still have one-to-one tutorials, but these will take place remotely by phone, email, Skype or webinars. Most courses now have message boards and study forums where students on the same course can discuss their studies.

Courses can include summer schools or residential weekends where you can work...

How to pick a bank account for uni

Tue 15 March 2016 - 16:10

By money.co.uk in Money

Banks want you as a customer so will try to tempt you with gimmicks like gift certificates and freebies, but other features could save you money and help you stay on top of your finances.

Student accounts work like normal bank accounts but they come with extra features, and you can only open them if you are in higher education.

Here’s what to look for:

Look for the best overdraft

Overdrafts let you keep spending after the balance in your account hits zero. Your account will then show a negative balance, so if you withdrew £30 with just £5 left in your account, your new balance would...

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