Hi
I never went to Uni but DS (currently 17 and in his first year of further education - had a false start at sixth form prior to that and switched institutions) thinks he wants to go - possibly to Manchester but it will depend on what courses are on offer where - it's not a typical subject like English Lit or Geography.
I have NO idea about the amounts they get loan-wise, how much that covers (does that just cover their rent or their rent and their food), what are typical travel costs within a big city?
I know one of DDs friends older sisters is at Uni and she works a LOT to give herself enough money so I'm thinking that DS will need to get a job to support himself.
I just want to set the finances out for him so he understands that he will likely have (?) to work if he wants to go.
He won an outstanding cert in one of his courses the other day run by a local company that does the line of work he wants to get into. I said jump on that, find the contact details of the guy who came in to do the judging and ask him if he's got any internships for the summer or the Easter holidays OR you need to get a job. He has all day Tuesday off college plus a further half day so really there's nothing stopping him from doing some work.
Be grateful if anyone can split down the costs for me so I understand them???
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Pollyanna9 · 28/03/2017 19:46
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