MadManMike Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Right, my qualifications are out of date and nobody wants me.So, I'm thinking of going back to college or Uni but can't afford it.I'm 23, almost 24, have been out of college for 6 years but want to go back - what kind of grant / loan could I get? do loans go on your current credit rating or is it different for students?Where's the best internet site for advice? I've tried a few different Uni / colleges and they are not helpful at all Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clownbike Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Fist off, best of luck matey!! I think your LEA (Local Education Authority) could help. They were extremely helpful when filling out my loan form. I'm sure they must have some info for you. They're usually located in the council offices. Best of luck again!Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Check out www.studentfinancedirect.co.ukGenerally speaking, you'll get about 3 and a half grand Maintainance, 3 grand Tutition fee, and anything else is done by means.If you won't be working, you could apply for a whole number of things including Grants.One figure I remember from when I was looking at uni and loans, was at best, you can get about 10k a year, with about 4 grand of that in grants, not needing to be repaid... but I could be making that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 My mate is doing the same, he is 26 and he gets £30 a week. It's not much but you could work part time at the same time, normally college is 3 days a week.Are you living with the parents are on your own? Maybe doing a night course would be a better option? Then you could work full time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boswell Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 What qualifications you got? I got a ICT GNVQ last year and its already out of date! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm hungry Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 just go work dude, theres plenty of jobs out there for people with no qualifications, i started on £7.89 p/h with no qualifications or anything.and at 24 u should be already working shouldnt you?!bit late for qualifications ent it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 just go work dude, theres plenty of jobs out there for people with no qualifications, i started on £7.89 p/h with no qualifications or anything.and at 24 u should be already working shouldnt you?!bit late for qualifications ent it?I've been working since 17, but I'm looking at jobs around £28k now but my qualifications are out of date.No it's not "bit late" for qualifications - my brother is 27 and just doing a degree in graphic design due to being stuck in a shit marriage until now.It's never too late and I want a decent job thanks, plus I want to learn new things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Thanks for the info everyone else by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Most colleges will take people from 16 to 90. They dont care about ages, aslong as you give them money and pass.Go fo it Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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