HI,
i have a few, hopefully simple, questions about the travel grant:-
- For the cost of the flight, is it reasonable to get a slightly more expensive flight that is quicker and direct? for example at the moment the cheapest flight for me is about Β£600, but takes about 22 hours. There is a direct flight, or quicker flights (about 13 hours) that are about Β£750-Β£800. Also as i am unsure when i can/want to return is it acceptable to pay a bit more for a flexible ticket which would be cheaper in the long run as i wouldn't have to pay fees to change the flight? are flight change fees included in the grant?
- Can i book and pay for my flight now, and claim when the academic year starts?
- i will be starting my studies abroad in August, so does will need to be there in July in order to find accommodation etc. is this OK?
- Are vaccinations included in the grant? if so it is OK to get the necessary ones done at my GP surgery and claim the money back as usual?
- My student finance application is clearly for a year abroad, but i have not received any travel grant letters yet. Will these come once my university has confirmed that i am studying abroad?
Thanks!
Sam