Oxford 2016/17 Postgraduate

I can't say that I am withdrawing but now that I have finally gotten the money together I am starting to wonder if it will be worth the money. By the way, getting the money was a struggle for me so I really feel your pain.

It is SO hard. The tuition and college fee suck up the entire student loan and as I really want to do a PhD, I'm overly cautious about getting a loan (£250 repayments a month for the next five years will potentially derail that plan).

I'm so happy you've managed to get the money together. I'm sure it will be worth it. I just wan't sure it was worth a massive bank loan.

I would really love to have gone, but I don't think I can justify it. I've also been offered a scholarship from another institution. Having my tuition paid and being contacted regularly by tutors who really sound enthusiastic about having me there is a no brainer really.

Got a First and I'm in - yay! I've also been assigned to Kellogg college - does anyone have any info on it?

Is anybody else withdrawing at this point now there is no hope of a scholarship? I really can't pay for everything

Anybody have trouble turning down an offer from a PPH? Got my offer three weeks ago but was unable to communicate via phone due to traveling, emailed last week and was promised a call this week but haven't been called. At this point, if I decline and wait for another college to offer, is there any chance of still getting in-college accommodation?

I gave up. I won't do a PhD, that was my last attempt.

Has anyone received the student contract from their department?

What do you mean? I received something that could be loosely called a contract, but I don't think it was ever called that

"Once you have met all the university and college conditions that have been set, your department or faculty will then confirm that you have completed your conditions. You will be asked to sign and return a form confirming your details and intention to enrol at the University of Oxford and the College student contract as a condition of enrolment."

(From my offer letter)

Yeah I signed something called a "preliminary acceptance form" which was to confirm my intention to enroll. It was due 6/17. However, it was very non-committing as it stated "your right to cancel" was virtually without consequence up to approximately 1 month in advance. My financial decleration form is due August 5th, and I think that is the one that really locks you in.

I'm still looking for funding (specifically by applying to university jobs) so I right now I'm more focused on that aspect. I guess I will have to look closer at that as well.

So in a momentous turn of events, I seem to have been offered a last minute scholarship!! I have spent a full 24 hours in complete shock, just processing the fact that I can actually go to Oxford. Also had to check I wasn't dreaming. Now I'm bouncing around the house in a complete state of elation! Can't wait to see you all in October!

So in a momentous turn of events, I seem to have been offered a last minute scholarship!! I have spent a full 24 hours in complete shock, just processing the fact that I can actually go to Oxford. Also had to check I wasn't dreaming. Now I'm bouncing around the house in a complete state of elation! Can't wait to see you all in October!

Has anyone applied for accommodation yet? I was just told my Financial Declaration will take several weeks to approve and as a result I probably won't get college accommodation (I can't apply for accommodation until it's approved).

Do any current Oxford students know how easy it is to get non-college accommodation? When is best to start looking? Thanks

Has anyone applied for accommodation yet? I was just told my Financial Declaration will take several weeks to approve and as a result I probably won't get college accommodation (I can't apply for accommodation until it's approved).

Do any current Oxford students know how easy it is to get non-college accommodation? When is best to start looking? Thanks