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Hurrah - i got a bursary...Boo, Hiss..there is a But

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gemmiegoatlegs · 27/10/2006 19:23

I applied for funding all over the place in the run up to starting my 4 year degree this year as i wasn't entitled to any help from the gov for childcare costs and we are finding it a real struggle on my dh's relatively low wage. So yesterday i got a letter saying I can get a grant through a local scheme worth 1500 pounds a year. the only problem is I am only allowed to spend this money on course related study costs e.g books and computer equiptment etc. I do need some books and things but no way do i need 1500 pounds worth. if I don't spend 500 pounds this term I won't get anything next year. i really need the money towards bills and childcare but they say NO! has anyoine got any ideas of ways around this?

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FioFio · 27/10/2006 19:24

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ledodgywizardrobespierre · 27/10/2006 19:25

DSo you have to show them receipts?

ledodgywizardrobespierre · 27/10/2006 19:25

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gemmiegoatlegs · 27/10/2006 19:29

childcare not counted. Also mortgage and electricity not counted although they would if I was a young student studyingaway from home. They want receipts, yes....bah!

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ledodgywizardrobespierre · 27/10/2006 19:30

Will thye take photocopies of receipts because if so you could buy some stuff photocopy the recepits then take it back.

ledodgywizardrobespierre · 27/10/2006 19:31

Ignore the bad typing in my last post!

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gemmiegoatlegs · 27/10/2006 19:33

i wouldn't know if that would be ok. My mum suggested buying stuff and taking it back but i know places stamp the receipt these days. I feel like I am in such a bad place with all this. i don't want to abuse the kindness of people who want to give me money but I really could use the cash elsewhere.

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dabihp · 27/10/2006 19:36

buy a nice Dell pc... to keep or sell

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gemmiegoatlegs · 27/10/2006 19:38

just got a recent pc so don't need new. i suppose could buy to sell though...

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dabihp · 27/10/2006 20:48

but best u can, resell on ebay for OTT pricein time for xmas!

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