There are also other rules about working on school days.
Student Finance England - Returning full-time students should apply NOW for student finance for Academic Year 2011/2012. All applications for student finance should now be made to Student Finance England - Local responsibilities now have no further responsibility for new applications.
The service for returning customers is now open, with a deadline for submitting applications by 30 June 2011. The service for new full-time students will open on 16 March, with a deadline for submitting applications of 31 May. For more details click here.
The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) scheme closed to new applicants on 1 January 2011. Schools, colleges and training providers have bursary funds to help young people who face financial hardship and are in learning. Students most in need in the following groups may receive maximum bursaries of £1,200 for courses of more than 30 weeks…
Schools, colleges and training providers are responsible for awarding discretionary bursaries to students, they can decide on the amount, when they are paid, and can set conditions that students should meet to receive a bursary. To find out more speak to your Student Support team or Tutor.
It’s best to shop around and take advice about what deal is best for you. It’s a good idea to open a bank account so that you can learn how to manage your money and try to build up some savings for the future. You need to provide proof of identity and proof of your address (this is a government requirement).
There are different types of account for different needs:
There are many options, so it’s best to shop around and take advice about what deal is best for you. Try to get independent advice, for example Money Saving Expert has good information about the best deals. Visit Money Saving Expert
A loan shark is a person or body that offers to lend money to people normally with a very high interest rate. To make sure that you haven't been caught, and to see how to avoid them, click on the downloadable postcard file below for more information.
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Brand new free app for students and parents, endorsed by Martin Lewis.
What's in it? Detailed guide, videos, calculators, uni-by-uni bursaries and more. How to get it: Use this QR code here if you have a Smartphone. For other phones, visit the Student Finance mobile site here.
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