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Hi,
Im due to start college in septembetr and will have to drive about 30 miles to get there and 30 miles back home. Now this isnt the problem because i dnt mind travelling but because my course is full time i will only be working weekends and earning about £50. It will cost about £20 a week in petrol not to mention maintaining and running a car and clothes, books, social life. Im really worried that i will have no money. Any1 studying full time and running a car? how do u manage to cope on little money income? iv looked into help but cantget it because it is a higher education course (no loan) and my parents have a high income but wont give me money(they believe in independance).
Any help appreciated
thnx
Im due to start college in septembetr and will have to drive about 30 miles to get there and 30 miles back home. Now this isnt the problem because i dnt mind travelling but because my course is full time i will only be working weekends and earning about £50. It will cost about £20 a week in petrol not to mention maintaining and running a car and clothes, books, social life. Im really worried that i will have no money. Any1 studying full time and running a car? how do u manage to cope on little money income? iv looked into help but cantget it because it is a higher education course (no loan) and my parents have a high income but wont give me money(they believe in independance).
Any help appreciated
thnx
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No, just tell them how hard it will be, sit them down and show them with excell spreadsheets and show them that you really won't have enough money to be able to do this and can they help you out a little, maybe just do some more chores and they will give you an extra £25 a week.
presumably you'll be living at your parents house whilst studying?
also, you can apply for a hardship loan if and when you are really struggling to make ends meet financially from your university.
alternatively, what about seeking accomodation at / near to your uni?