How much student loan are you getting?

I chose a en-suite for my first option but didn't get it Don't you like the idea of sharing with 5+ other people.

You'll be saving a lot of money.. I live in the northwest which is like the cheapest place in the country I think and ensuite costs £750 more at my university halls and £625 more in private halls. At other universities and other parts of the country it's probably even more expensive..just think of all the stuff you could buy with all that money instead of flushing it down the toilet when you'll end up having to share again after university anyway. Or you could end up saving that money. Everyone will be on different schedules so you'll likely never have to queue to use the bathroom I can say this from experience, and living with 5 other lads in first year it wasn't messy in the bathroom at all at any point during the year.

It's nice that you're willing to help out your family.


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I couldn't not, my mum needs the money more than I do. I'd feel so guilt if I didn't.

It was the same with us, my sister helped out my mum a lot. Can't say no after our parents have done so much for us, it would be wrong.

But it's still nice to see and I think you deserve some praise

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I get the maximum loan + grant and my accommodation is paid for. I'm also eligible for a bursary so I've worked out that I'll have £262 per week in the first term.. Does this sound about right? 😊


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From what you've said, that figure sounds like it's in the right ball park. How much would your accommodation have cost you?

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For some reason, I don't get any maintenance grant. So i have about 5000 in loans I think, I don't know whether I should be happy or not. Hahah :P

For some reason? If you';re unsure why you aren't getting any grants and you think you may be eligible you should definitely ring up student finance and ask why you aren't, it's worth a ten minute phone call.

I guess I could, but I'm also happy with my loan.
Because the more grant I have, the less loan I get right?
So maybe it doesn't matter greatly to me.

Thanks though

It really depends on the individual, but if it turns out you are eligible for a grant it means less debt but around the same amount of money or more? Worth a shot I say.

Yeah I supposed it amounts to almost the same/ or a little more.
I just might be motivated to give it a shot
Speaking of loans, what's yours? if you don't mind me asking