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**bely832new** · 09-08-2011, 09:31 PM

Same here, I start in October. I'm trying to find an alternative to student loans but it is looking bleak. I've recently contacted the Islamic Bank of Britain, see if they have anything up their sleeves for students. The thought of using Haraam to pay for my education sends shivers down my spine. To think my education will be a means of paying for my food, clothing, family and shelter, and that all of that is based on Haraam is quite a scary thought.

But 9,000 fees is from next year. If you are eligible for the Student Maintenance Grant (which alot of students are) use that to pay for your fees (and the additional grant you will get from the uni - which has to add up with SMG to the total fee you have to pay). Work part time/weekends to pay for additional costs. Many students (especially overseas students) manage to do this without taking out a loan. You need to plan your finances well and be stingy (or prudent), but it can work.

09-08-2011, 09:31 PM	#15
bely832new Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 408 Senior Member	Same here, I start in October. I'm trying to find an alternative to student loans but it is looking bleak. I've recently contacted the Islamic Bank of Britain, see if they have anything up their sleeves for students. The thought of using Haraam to pay for my education sends shivers down my spine. To think my education will be a means of paying for my food, clothing, family and shelter, and that all of that is based on Haraam is quite a scary thought. But 9,000 fees is from next year. If you are eligible for the Student Maintenance Grant (which alot of students are) use that to pay for your fees (and the additional grant you will get from the uni - which has to add up with SMG to the total fee you have to pay). Work part time/weekends to pay for additional costs. Many students (especially overseas students) manage to do this without taking out a loan. You need to plan your finances well and be stingy (or prudent), but it can work.
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