In September I'm going to be starting my first undergraduate year of university. I'll be living in Salford which is about 40 mins away from where I am now but due to sky-high train ticket prices (see: what the actual fuck) it's cheaper for me to rent accommodation there. Then, I have my university annual course fee. Then I have all my other expenditure (books, materials, food). Basically, this is my list for this year.
Accommodation
Choice 1 - £59.50 per week for 40 weeks = £2380.00
Choice 2 - £66.22 per week for 40 weeks = £2648.80
Choice 3 - £67.50 per week for 40 weeks = £2700.00
Course fee
£3,290
Other expenditure
Travel is free during term time if using buses.
Books - £200
Food - £50 per week for 40 weeks = £2000
Colour TV license - £145.50
Other - £1000 estimate
Total
£9,335.50 estimation
£10,000 per year
or because Ryan is a shlong
$15,000
In other words, even with my grants, loans and whatnot, I am up shit creek.
Now my problem is this: my grandparents who are my legal guardians are trying to enforce their pension money onto me so my financial burden won't be as bad, but I really, really don't want to do that. It isn't fair on them because they don't have much money as it is and I would hate to be a burden on their shoulders.
What do I do?
Accommodation
Choice 1 - £59.50 per week for 40 weeks = £2380.00
Choice 2 - £66.22 per week for 40 weeks = £2648.80
Choice 3 - £67.50 per week for 40 weeks = £2700.00
Course fee
£3,290
Other expenditure
Travel is free during term time if using buses.
Books - £200
Food - £50 per week for 40 weeks = £2000
Colour TV license - £145.50
Other - £1000 estimate
Total
£9,335.50 estimation
£10,000 per year
or because Ryan is a shlong
$15,000
In other words, even with my grants, loans and whatnot, I am up shit creek.
Now my problem is this: my grandparents who are my legal guardians are trying to enforce their pension money onto me so my financial burden won't be as bad, but I really, really don't want to do that. It isn't fair on them because they don't have much money as it is and I would hate to be a burden on their shoulders.
What do I do?
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