No money to pay tuition fee
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I have a sister studying in university. My parents are jobless due to old age and retrenchment. I feel very sad that i could not help her in paying her tuition fee. What shall I do? I have my own problem in paying the outstanding education loan and the interests for my school fees too. Furthermore, my sister and I do not have a stable income.
We have been applying scholarship but rejected due to incapability, not matter how hard we studies, we are not ELITES.
I feel bittered and distressed on tuition fee. Is there a resolution to this worriment such as interest-free loan? I appreciate for your opinion.
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Can approach the uni counsellor and work out a scheme or smth anot?
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work part-time.
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keep reminding the counsellor what the president said about not leaving anyone behind.... then ask for discount.Originally posted by missqi:Can approach the uni counsellor and work out a scheme or smth anot?
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I am working but my pay wasn't high. Coupled with the accumulation of interests hit me. The banks are like Da ER Long, legal one.
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Originally posted by dragg:keep reminding the counsellor what the president said about not leaving anyone behind.... then ask for discount.
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How about selling the house and buying a smaller place?
Use the cash to find the loan etc etc etc. -
While scholarships r for those very bright ones, wad u can apply for is a grant.
u may want to see your Member of Parliamemt for help at their Meet-the-People sessions weekly.
U may oso try approaching Lee Foundation for help. I suggest u visit your nearest community club or centre to find out more.......... Good luck!
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A unit in a flat with 2 bedrooms at presently is too small to fit my parents,my grandparents, my two sisters and I. If sold, we will be living in a single living room.Originally posted by missqi:How about selling the house and buying a smaller place?
Use the cash to find the loan etc etc etc.
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the uni SHOULD have loans for students...
yeah...i suggest that your sister go speak to the school counsellor to help with the problem...
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The problem with loan is interests. Is there any interest-free loan?Originally posted by udontknowme:the uni SHOULD have loans for students...
yeah...i suggest that your sister go speak to the school counsellor to help with the problem... -
interest free i dun think so. ask those student unions for those funds for needy students lor. if she is in NUS confirm have one
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As much as I hate to say it; there is no free lunch.
You have to pay interest for borrowing money.
Please go speak to the uni counsellor, and try to get subsidies for textbooks or whatever k. -
Thanks Precious for your kind approachesOriginally posted by :While scholarships r for those very bright ones, wad u can apply for is a grant.
u may want to see your Member of Parliamemt for help at their Meet-the-People sessions weekly.
U may oso try approaching Lee Foundation for help. I suggest u visit your nearest community club or centre to find out more.......... Good luck!
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why must be interest free? next time ur sister starts working she will be able to pay back wat.Originally posted by Meilin86:The problem with loan is interests. Is there any interest-free loan? -
im not sure about your sister's uniOriginally posted by Meilin86:The problem with loan is interests. Is there any interest-free loan?
but for me, i know i can get interest-free loan at my uni
erm...but really,speak to the school counsellor or some admin person there who will be able to help you best and give you the best option -
go apply bursary lah...
scholarships are only for very outstanding students.
dun apply juz from sch, apply elsewhere.
I think NTUC gives quite an attractive sum of money for Bursary.
Can find out from community centres, RC etc too..
And depends on ur race/religion, i believe there are bursaries/scholarships too! -
going to your MP is a good idea.
town councils have a lot of money. -
Why they insisted Interest? Poor people should be assisted and not to be left behind. Education is a way to reduce the gap between riches and poors. We Poor after education will be a social beneficial to the society. We will payback the principal and not run away with the moneyOriginally posted by missqi:As much as I hate to say it; there is no free lunch.
You have to pay interest for borrowing money.
Please go speak to the uni counsellor, and try to get subsidies for textbooks or whatever k.
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I hate to say this, but as it is they've already thrown you a bone by charging interest only after you graduate.Originally posted by Meilin86:Why they insisted Interest? Poor people should be assisted and not to be left behind. Education is a way to reduce the gap between riches and poors. We Poor after education will be a social beneficial to the society. We will payback the principal and not run away with the money
I know it sucks, but that's the way it has to be. I know what it feels like. I'm currently taking two loans totalling 100% of my tuition fees. My parents don't give me any pocket money at all; I give tuition three times a week to support myself. By the time I graduate, I'll have total liabilities on the order of around $25,000.
When NUS increased their tuition fees for two years in a row, you know that I made a huge amount of noise.
All I can say is to approach the school financial counsellors who ought to be able to work out some sort of financial aid for you. With both parents jobless and a large number of dependents in the household, your sister ought to be eligible for some financial aid.
If all else fails, take out a loan. It sucks, but the suckier thing is to have to worry over money while studying. -
I suggest my sister to see a school counsellor to look into the payment of the school fee. I gratefully thanks everyone in here for your kindness support.
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stay strong. its not hopeless
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you must understand that things are always not what it appears to be.Originally posted by Meilin86:Why they insisted Interest? Poor people should be assisted and not to be left behind. Education is a way to reduce the gap between riches and poors. We Poor after education will be a social beneficial to the society. We will payback the principal and not run away with the money
they dont mean what they say.
in singapore, only "there is no free lunch" is definitely true. -
Yes Yes fudgester. You really understand me. I understand your agony too Thanks for your support.Originally posted by fudgester:I hate to say this, but as it is they've already thrown you a bone by charging interest only after you graduate.
I know it sucks, but that's the way it has to be. I know what it feels like. I'm currently taking two loans totalling 100% of my tuition fees. My parents don't give me any pocket money at all; I give tuition three times a week to support myself. By the time I graduate, I'll have total liabilities on the order of around $25,000.
When NUS increased their tuition fees for two years in a row, you know that I made a huge amount of noise.
All I can say is to approach the school financial counsellors who ought to be able to work out some sort of financial aid for you. With both parents jobless and a large number of dependents in the household, your sister ought to be eligible for some financial aid.
If all else fails, take out a loan. It sucks, but the suckier thing is to have to worry over money while studying.