Hi,
I'm starting uni in September. I've got my confirmed place and it's about a 20 minute drive from my home and 10-12 minute journey by train. I am gonna be living at home so I won't be using a maintenance loan for student residences, however I am eligible for just over £3,000 (a year) in loan. This loan could cover stuff like petrol and train tickets, however my parents don't like the idea of me adding to my debt. I'll have £27k tuition fee debt and then the added £3k (possibly per year).
Would the added debt of the maintenance loan make much of a difference or should I keep my debt as low as possible?
Seen some people on here say student loans are the 'easiest' loan you can get and you should just get what you can. What do you guys think?