What came first, the bank account or the accommodation?
We all know about the banking-accommodation paradox. Here's how students have resolved this seemingly impossible dilemma.
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Semester or Year Abroad for Lower Income Students
Starting a business on your year abroad
Why? Why not! Your Year Abroad fears answered
What came first, the bank account or the accommodation?
Erasmus Economics: Finding out finance before your year abroad
Questions about Finance
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Can you still claim uk benefits on your year abroad?
Finance
You can get student maintenance loan and tuition fee loan if you have to pay tuition fees.
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What financial support can I get in France?
Finance
Hiya,You may be eligible to receive a CAF grant to help with your accommodation costs. There's great info on the CAF grant and how to apply in this article.Hope that helps!The TYA Team
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Which UK bank account for the year abroad?
Finance
Hi there,I'd definitely recommend MetroBank - they have free withdrawals from ATMs in Europe, and also no charge to pay for things using the card itself. I set one up before going on a summer course i...
Q
Can you advise how the Caxton fx Currency Card works?
Finance
It's been a lifesaver for me while I've been in Italy! There's a very simple procedure on the website where you can connect your bank card to the Caxton card, and from then on you can either download...
Q
Will receieve my maintenance grant from SFE whilst on an Erasmus year abroa...
Erasmus grant
Hi Danny,Check out the info given by Student Finance on this question - hopefully it will be helpful!The TYA Team
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Do I have to go?
Study Abroad
You need to make an appointment to speak to your personal tutor, year abroad co-ordinator, or whoever is in charge of the study abroad programme. Explain your situation to them and see what alternativ...
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How much is the Erasmus grant for a year in Paris? How much will it cover?
Money
You should receive 400 Euro per month and you should also be eligible for the usual student loans etc. The combination should provide you with enough to survive. The cost of living in Paris is about 2...
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What's better to do first - accommodation or bank account?
Banking
Ideally, you'd get on with arranging both as soon as possible but you might need to use your UK cash card to get money from a bank machine for a deposit or take cash with you from the UK. Obviously us...
Q
About Comenius assistanships: is it possible to apply for overseas territor...
Living and working in Germany
These options now come under Erasmus+ and, yes, it is possible to apply for them. For assistantships, you can express a preference, but there is no guarantee that you will get what you want. You can o...
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