CosmoStudents

Student loan system explained!

sam — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:34:54 +0000

With the new finance arrangements for 2012 splashed all over the media it is understandable that you may be confused. In fact, you will be able to borrow the cost of your tuition fees and money to cover your living expenses – and repay them after you graduate in manageable amounts. So don’t let these concerns put you off going to University.

How do I repay the Loan?

This is a long time away, but it’s worth understanding now. Once you’ve graduated ( or even dropped out) you may worry that you’ve got an enormous debt hanging over you.

But don’t panic! you don’t have to repay a penny until you get a job and are earning more than £21,000 a year.

Once you’re past that point you’ll pay back 9% of everything you earn above £21,000. So if you earn £22,000, as it’s one grand over the threshold, you’ll pay £90 of it a year.

What you’ll pay back

It’s worth thinking about this for a second. It means the amount you repay each month only depends on what you earn, not on how much you borrowed in the first place ( though borrow more and it may mean you repay more in total and over a longer time)

Cosmopolitan Student Homes sponsor student exchange.

sam — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:38:56 +0000

Merseyside teenagers invited to apply for exchange visit to Hong Kong!

Wirral Council and Liverpool City Council is joining forces with local Housing Association to provide Merseyside teenagers with the chance of a life-changing exchange visit to Hong Kong.

Young people who sign up for the visit, which is sponsored by Cosmopolitan Student Homes, a member of the Cosmopolitan Housing Group, will spend two weeks in China’s economic powerhouse taking part in cultural, educational and sightseeing activities. They will also host a visit from their Chinese contemporaries when they visit Merseyside. As well as taking part in the visit, they will fund-raise for the trip and take part in awareness activities to learn more about their host country.

Sam McMillan, Managing Director of Cosmopolitan Student Homes says “it has the potential to be a life-changing experience for a Merseyside tenant, not just the visit itself, but also the fund-raising, organisation and preparation that goes into it”.

Creating Opportunity

Successful applicants will not have to provide accommodation in their own homes, and applications are invited from people of all abilities and backgrounds. Young people who are chosen will have to pay £250, but will be given help to fundraise and help will be available in cases of hardship.

‘We are looking for 16 people from Merseyside aged between 17 and 25 years of age who would really benefit from travel and new experiences.

To take part, applicants will be shortlisted after returning an application form, then interviewed. If successful, they will be part of a group that plays host to young Chinese visitors in July, and pay a return visit to Hong Kong in September.

For more details and how to apply http://www.pinecourt-housing.org.uk/youthexchange

Student Accommodation well under way for opening September 2012

sam — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:41:52 +0000

Cosmopolitan’s student accommodation on schedule! The first phase of Cosmopolitan Student Homes’ new student accommodation in Manchester is on schedule for opening later this year. Sam McMillan, Managing Director of Cosmopolitan Student Homes says “I’m really pleased that the building works are on schedule and that the first phase with be delivered on time for this September”, housing 246 students . Sam also goes on to says,” it’s equally important that we let student know whats on offer, and later this month we will be opening a show flat so that our customers can trully understand and appreciate the type and style of accommodation on offer”. Features will include, Double beds, High speed internet, Common room and laundry facilities.

: Cosmopolitan Student Homes, Manchester, Denmark Rd

The accommodation is located at Denmark Road, Manchester and is in a undeniably sought after location in the heart of the University district only a few minutes walk from the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University and many of the international language schools.

Denmark Road when completed will accommodate 614 student in total and is on schedule to open it’s show flat later this month.

Address details: Cosmopolitan Student Homes, 12 Denmark Road, Manchester ,M15 6GQ