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Whatamidoinghere:
Cc: Justwise OlowoB fizzile

A friend asked if it's not too late to pay the tuition around July, and hope there's still time.

Waiting for your answers guys.
Thanks

Well it depends. Let your friend check his conditional offer letter,and he will find a date he is expected to pay his first installment. He could pay his first installment before that date then the other installments will follow suit. But atleast the should pay his first installment before that date. If he has the full tuition then fine and better.

obynwanyioma:
Calm down nwokeoma, ur own better sef. Atleast the granted u half of ur request, what of people like us that haven't even goten quarter forex?? Have u contacted ur account oficer? Though tins are not looking nice,lets just be optimistic. Meanwhile just try and have some oranges with ice cubes , it's refreshing and relaxing. I was almost losing my mind due to this forex probs, I had to create this therapy for myself and trust me, it calmed me down

Well, lets see how it goes. But come to think of it, you prepared just for yourself.. kaiiii...so bad...what a friend

obynwanyioma:
Calm down fizzle.. lets just hope for the best, I ve faith,.. though i'm almost losing my mind

Its so annoying. Just annoyed why the cbn didnt grant me full forex i applied for. kaiii jesu christi...lololzzz.. ole ebe mmadu ga ebi do? Another 28days na war oooo...and probably pounds could be like 350

Hey guys, please i need an indepth explanation regarding this 28days for funds to be in your account. Let me start this way:
I had my tuition and maintenance fee in my account two months back and i made part payment of my tuition 3weeks ago but was debitted last week precisely on the 17th of this month. The balance of my tuition and my maintenance fee is still in the account. Please do i still need to leave the balance for a minimum of 28days despite having the entire money for upto 2months?
cc: OlowoB, justwise

Bourne007:
If you haven't gotten your CAS, no point printing out your bank statement mate. Funds must have been in your account for 28 days ending no more than 31 days prior to the date of your application.

That means there is every possibility that i might have to fund my account again if the rate changes on Oanda. This is no good news at all.

Bourne007:
You don't have to wait 28 days again as the part tuition fee will show on CAS anyways. If you've got you CAS, you fit print and apply na.

Haven't gotten my CAS yet. My bank is really delaying sending my telex which i need to forward to the school for confirmation. What am asking is can i print my statement of account and keep for now as the entire money for tuition and maintenance was already in my account for more than one month the part payment was deducted or do i still need to wait for 28days. cc: OlowoB and Justwise

OlowoB:
Bro nothing to worry yourself about. Naira is already appreciating against the Pounds. I can tell you that it can never exceed 340 with Form A or bank rates. I don't also see the Oanda exchange rate exceeding 340 at the worst case scenario.

Please note

If the rates should exceed 340, OlowoB will not be held liable as what was written up there is based on my own forecast. cheers.

OlowoB,please I want to get something straight. Before I paid part of my tuition, I had both my tuition and my maintenance fee in the account. The money has been there for over one month if not more than 2months. Now,I paid part of my tuition some weeks ago and the balance of the tuition and the maintenance fee are still there in the account. Do I still need to wait for 28days? Or can I go and print out the statement now that the pound rate is till same. Please tell me ooooo,so I know what to do. Don't want this rate to affect me at this moment.

Timm:
Please I need clarification from anyone that understands how Oanda works. The dollar rate was quoted at 253/dollar today. I checked the rate on Oanda and I saw 197.302/dollar and 283.182 for a pound.

My question is these:
1-How does Oanda rate arrived at?
2-Is it going to remain like this for a period of time before they effect the new rate?

I am asking the question because I have kept money in my account since 3 weeks back for the purpose of using it for my Visa application before the new policy was introduced. The 28 days mark will be reach next week end. So I am bit scared about thee new policy and its implication on oanda rate by the time of making my application.

Your response will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Meehhnn am really scared too. Just imagining depositing money again and waiting for another 28days. This kind policy sef.

MrsF:
Two weeks ago Access Bank

Mine is 3weeks plus. What I did was to call my school to confirm if they have received any payment, and they said they will get back to me. Have waited for this so-called telex for so long from my bank. Just try calling your school.

lionlee216:
Visa delayed by window 5 by a female VO

VO Gdmrng and how did u get to know about this school?
ME from the rseult of random searches I conducted online, UB is made up of exceptional professional who are vast in various aspects of engoneering and management, also it has good faculty ratio. Further more, it is a good research institution with great laboratories.

VO did you write GRE
ME I wrote IELTS

VO what course did you do at undergraduate
ME I studied agricultural engineering

Im sorry I wont be able to approve ur visa

This your transcript does not look complete. If you need anyone to help you, better post the full transcript

MrsF:
I was debited too but he said he cant say for now

When exactly was the form filled and what bank?

MrsF:
My account officer pointed out that if the payment of the tuition fees(form A) had not gone through before the policy was introduced the new rate may affect it depending and yes the official rate would also be affected meaning it would affect the maintenance thats what my account officer said as at friday. So fingers crossed till Monday you can also get in touch with your bank. Has your payment been received by the school?

As for my payment, i was debited then my banker said he will request for my telex then send it to me. Hope it won't be reversed? cos i was charged based on the cbn rate as at then. they actually didnt grant me everything i requested for sha. i just hope they don't reverse it oooo.

Guys, i wana ask a question. Whats the implication
of the new CBN policy with respect to the flexible
forex rate on exchange rate we will use in
calculating maintenance fee or other transactions?
Will it in anyone affect or change the rate on
oanda.com?
cc: OlowoB, justwise, and other gurus

Guys, i wana ask a question. Whats the implication of the new CBN policy with respect to the flexible forex rate on exchange rate we will use in calculating maintenance fee or other transactions? Will it in anyone affect or change the rate on oanda.com?

sofadj:
I was at UBA yesterday to do the transfer of funds from my account to school's account via Flywire
So I filled the Form A yesterday and added my documents

Me: Have you made any transfer to Flywire before
Bank: Yes, I have done a couple of them.
Me:How long will it take for my transfer to get approved and get sent
Bank: She smiled as if to say that's a Jamb question
Me: I know it depends on several factors but what is the average duration
Bank : I can't say exactly but it wouldn't take time anymore as the long scrutiny wouldnt be needed anymore. The CBN has removed the restriction of Dollar transfer. Hence no more official rate
Me: (Cuts in sharply) Does that mean I wont get this funds transferred at official rate of 199NGN
Bank : Yes it means the rate is subject to forces of demand and supply
Me: (Sounding dissapointed) In that case there may not be need for this again
Bank: Relax I will check the current rate for you
She then typed some things on her system and said : the current rate is 199NGN
Me: Is there any form of rationing done based on the demand for dollars
Bank: In the past ..Yes. But now... No as the restrcitions has been removed. If you have your money you get the amount of dollars you requested for.
She then scanned my documents and sent to Head Office.
Bank: You will get the debit alert once it's complete, but I have already generated the code for you at 199NGN.




I contacted the school made them know I had ordered some amount actually much more than my tuition to be transferred into my Student Account via Flywire to be used for Tuition,Living Expenses, Books and Insurance. I then asked how the credit balance will be refunded.
Here is their response:




cc: Purplesummer, DareFadi, Mekurrex, Holudarey, Oludare01, Fizzile

wow! Lucky u. Was charged 197.5 when I applied two weeks ago. Actually didn't get full allocation. Got virtually half. That means next payment will b based on the new exchange rate.

mcstar:
to
Coventry too, this September.

That's cool. We could keep intouch. Sent you a pm

sofadj:
Pls has anyone here filled the Form A?

Did your school make use of 'FlyWire' ?.
I have a couple of questions.

1. If one one makes a transfer in excess of Tuition will one have the opportunity of getting a refund when you get there
2. Are you to make the transfer into Admission Office or Student Account?
3. How long did the transfer take.

Thanks

P.S. I know the school is in the best position to answer most of the questions but I want to know incase anyone has faced similar issue

Let me try to answer your questions:
1. First, you will have to confirm from your account department of your school if they will be able to grant a refund. Secondly, your bank might not allocate the full forex to you. I applied for 12068pounds but I was allocated just roughly 6500pounds. Probably cos of scarcity in forex. The best way is to split it into bits. Bear in mind that from next week,the rate will no longer be 197 for a dollar. If there is influx of forex,u could stand a chance of getting all your payments allocated.
2. Your school should be able to give u the account details. You will take it along with u to d bank,with a photocopy of your certificate,your admission letter,ur id card and ur BVN number.
3. As for the duration,it varies. As I write,am still expecting telex from the bank confirming payment to the school, but I have been debited long ago. U also need to keep in constant touch with ur bank to know the stage at which ur application is.

Justwise and admin,please permit me to post this. It will help someone. To qualify for 2016/2017 NAE Post Graduate Scholarship Award scheme, applicants MUST: 1. Possess a minimum of Second Class Upper division in any of the relevant disciplines from a recognised Nigerian university. 2. Have secured admission into a Nigerian or Overseas university for a one year Master’s Degree programme in any of the disciplines listed below. 3. Not be above 28 years of age by December 31st, 2016. 4. Have completed the one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. Course of Study Only candidates with offer of admission and BSc degrees in disciplines related to the following areas should apply; • Geosciences • Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil, Subsea, Electrical/Electronics, Marine, Chemical) • Petroleum Economics • Law (Oil and Gas/Petroleum) Please note: 1. ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the aptitude test. 2. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS and Email (Ensure to provide valid email and phone contacts). 3. Employees of NAE and other affiliate companies and their dependents are not eligible. 4. Current and past beneficiaries of similar awards from NAE, other companies and agencies are not eligible. 5. Please ensure you understand the Instructions carefully before you start this application to avoid errors and disqualification. 6. Strict compliance with above guidelines is required. 7. Application closes midnight, 26th June, 2016. The Computer Based Test for shortlisted candidates shall be conducted on 9th July, 2016 Apply through here: http://scholastica.ng/schemes/ naescholarships

oluphy:
Hello guys..... am a daily "reader" but hardly comment.... Got my visa approved on Monday... Thanks to monsier2016 and jenivah64 for the mock interviews... and also sirRiddy, fizzle and th other guys from the GRE thread... The beauty of this thread is it helps u streamline ur answers right from the application to the interview proper. Great job guys
TRANSCRIPT
VO went straight to business, was her first applicant.
VO: How did u hear about texas a & M University, kingsville
Me: it was initially referred to me by a colleague whr I currently intern. I contacted the grad cord Dr Ali and inquired, also researched further on the faculty members and was impressed with thr high industrial experience
VO: How many schs did u apply to
Me: 3
VO: namely
Me: tamuk. LSU and purdue uni
VO: hw many admits
Me: 2, LSU and Tamuk
VO: so why did you choose TAMUK over LSU
Me: Had some1 that graduated from TAMUK, his referral made it easy
VO: took an test
Me: yes, GRE
VO: your score
Me: 307, 147v 160Q
VO: what was your UG?
Me: Chemical Engr
VO: Your masters will b in?
Me: Chemical Engineerins also
VO: when did you graduate?
Me: Feb 2015
VO: who's your sponsor?
Me: My uncle
VO: what does he do?
Me: He's a realtor, deal in the construction and selling of housing units and office complexes
VO: your visa ha been approved.
Was just numb, No expression, was d first to get approval on Monday, Be smart when answering and prepare well, give good short answers, Dont lie, cos the memory wldnt be thr, u will Bleep up. Rather build the real answers smartly. By the way, I wasn't this fluent, but I have ds belief " so far she no fit flog me, I go talk my own".... Thanks... Any other person heading to TAMUK?

Congrats. So happy for you.

Justwise and admins,please permit me post this. It will help someone.To qualify for 2016/2017 NAE Post Graduate
Scholarship Award scheme, applicants MUST:
1. Possess a minimum of Second Class Upper
division in any of the relevant disciplines from a
recognised Nigerian university.
2. Have secured admission into a Nigerian or
Overseas university for a one year Master’s Degree
programme in any of the disciplines listed below.
3. Not be above 28 years of age by December 31st,
2016.
4. Have completed the one year National Youth
Service Corps (NYSC) programme.
Course of Study
Only candidates with offer of admission and BSc
degrees in disciplines related to the following areas
should apply;
• Geosciences
• Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil, Subsea,
Electrical/Electronics, Marine, Chemical)
• Petroleum Economics
• Law (Oil and Gas/Petroleum)
Please note:
1. ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for
the aptitude test.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with
details of the qualifying test via SMS and Email
(Ensure to provide valid email and phone contacts).
3. Employees of NAE and other affiliate companies
and their dependents are not eligible.
4. Current and past beneficiaries of similar awards
from NAE, other companies and agencies are not
eligible.
5. Please ensure you understand the Instructions
carefully before you start this application to avoid
errors and disqualification.
6. Strict compliance with above guidelines is
required.
7. Application closes midnight, 26th June, 2016.
The Computer Based Test for shortlisted candidates
shall be conducted on 9th July, 2016
Apply through here: http://scholastica.ng/schemes/
naescholarships

Justwise and Admins,please permit me to post this cos it will be of help to someone. Please.
To qualify for 2016/2017 NAE Post Graduate
Scholarship Award scheme, applicants MUST:
1. Possess a minimum of Second Class Upper
division in any of the relevant disciplines from a
recognised Nigerian university.
2. Have secured admission into a Nigerian or
Overseas university for a one year Master’s Degree
programme in any of the disciplines listed below.
3. Not be above 28 years of age by December 31st,
2016.
4. Have completed the one year National Youth
Service Corps (NYSC) programme.
Course of Study
Only candidates with offer of admission and BSc
degrees in disciplines related to the following areas
should apply;
• Geosciences
• Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil, Subsea,
Electrical/Electronics, Marine, Chemical)
• Petroleum Economics
• Law (Oil and Gas/Petroleum)
Please note:
1. ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for
the aptitude test.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with
details of the qualifying test via SMS and Email
(Ensure to provide valid email and phone contacts).
3. Employees of NAE and other affiliate companies
and their dependents are not eligible.
4. Current and past beneficiaries of similar awards
from NAE, other companies and agencies are not
eligible.
5. Please ensure you understand the Instructions
carefully before you start this application to avoid
errors and disqualification.
6. Strict compliance with above guidelines is
required.
7. Application closes midnight, 26th June, 2016.
The Computer Based Test for shortlisted candidates
shall be conducted on 9th July, 2016
Apply through here: http://scholastica.ng/schemes/
naescholarships

obynwanyioma:
Sheffield Hallam. As in ehh, so angry and frustrated.. I feel like punching cbn governor and d president on d face.

Please oooo.... my hand no dey ooooooo.. Just monitor the rate by next week then pay atleast the first installment.

obynwanyioma:
Just got my offer letter, I plan on paying the full fees with the form A, but with this new foreign exchange policy, I don't even know what to do again, so angry and confused

Which school please? I saw it coming, thats why i had to rush to pay some installments. Am still expecting to get telex from the bank. Really taking forever. The whole thing is really annoying. I just don't know what brought us to this point in this country.

worry359:
fizzile
Please do not post all in capitals.
It is like shouting and is bad manners on a forum.

Sorry boss.. corrected

chucksbadt:
Was never planning on paying full, just 50% will do at least for my visa sake. Just praying the flexible CBN rate doesn't shift the pound from 287 official rate to above 300

Am praying for same too. The whole thing is just crazy

chucksbadt:
Hmmmm.........lemme keep my fingers crossed den

I will suggest u dont pay full. U can pay just the first installment then u monitor how the price does.

chucksbadt:
Haven't paid my tuition yet. Had issues with my international passport, just renewed it this week.
Should be paying early next week tho via the Form A
What rate did they charge you for the Form A?

Was charged 197.5 but it won't be so anymore cos of the new flexible forex market price. The new price will be determined by monday but certainly not 197.

chucksbadt:
Cc fizzile

Heading to University Of Huddersfield this September.
MSc.
Who else is with me

Nice one. Have u been able to pay your tuition? How did u go about it? As for me, i made use of form A but they didnt give me everything i applied for. Am still waiting for confirmation of what was debitted but seems its taking longer than i expected.

Guys, for those of you going to the UK for studies September this year, please kindly indicate. I think its high time we knew ourselves. It could help in one way or the other. please indicate and state your location. Probably you could find someone going for the same programme or same destination. You never can tell how helpful it will be. Thanks.
N/B: As for me, am heading to Coventry

GUYS, FOR THOSE OF YOU GOING TO THE UK FOR STUDIES SEPTEMBER THIS YEAR, PLEASE KINDLY INDICATE. I THINK ITS HIGH TIME WE KNEW OURSELVES. IT COULD HELP IN ONE WAY OR THE OTHER. PLEASE INDICATE AND STATE YOUR LOCATION. PROBABLY YOU COULD FIND SOMEONE GOING FOR THE SAME PROGRAMME OR SAME DESTINATION. YOU NEVER CAN TELL HOW HELPFUL IT WILL BE. THANKS.
N/B: AS FOR ME, AM HEADING TO COVENTRY

Bobxin:
Okay, thanks for your polite reply, how much does it cost to get US visa?

Bros make i explain am the way wey a common man go understand. me i no sabi blow oyibo grammer as i no be US citizen. Now passport na that small booklet wey immigration dey give. the colour na green. wen u get to immigration office, u go kukuma tell them say u wan process passport. dey go direct you. then u go drop about two passport photographs, and some documents. it cost about 30k to make 64paged passport..dat one na for business people ooo or celebs wey dey travel ooo.. u can get the one of 32 pages for 25k or so.. cant remember vividly. it will take atleast 24 to 48 hours to be processed

Now for visa.. visa is like an authentication that u can now get into the country u intend going to. its more like a stamp. they get to stamp it on the passport. the passport like i said is more of a booklet with empty pages....so the visa is that stamp u get on the passport. to get to visa, u have to go through the necessary application processes... be it student visa, immigration, abii visit.

Atleast i don try naaaa... it depends on wetin u wan go do for US