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pattyreal:
Stanbic and standard chartered for now

Between GTB, Stanbic and Standard Chartered which is more flexible and reliable? Cos I need to create an account asap

Holudarey01:
Diamond has banned the use of their ATM outside naija

How about GTB,Stanbic and Standard Chartered? Which is more flexible and reliable?

Guys please which bank is more flexible in terms of its atm usage over there? GTB, STANBIC, DIAMONG, UBA, STANDARD CHARTERED, UNION, and rate please.

Hey guys, is there anyone in Coventry University? Can i have a breakdown of accomodation over there and menial job offers there in Coventry...Probably care giving, stores, and some other jobs of that nature.

creamyworkz:
When asked you'ld simply tell them you intend to arrange for a b&b(breakfast and bed), for a few days while you find a condusive accomodation. please do not pay from Nigeria. lot of houses are not exactly as they appear online. some might be dirty, some might be old, lotta things. those pictures are often taken when the house was new

Always on point. Thanks a lot.

imperialebony:
Fizzile, please go and do the needful first, lol. I am sure you would be able to cross the bridge when you get there. Get your fees paid, take your time to arrange your application and finally, pray for God's favour on your visa and every other thing will fall in place.

hahahahaa u know say man gats plan ahead. #hotblood#. LolZzzzzz.

creamyworkz:
Go to gumtree and search flatshares in coventry to get an idea of the cost. you'll be fine in coventry, i think the school has the highest population of nigerian students, iono how they do it (just my own opinion, no real proof)

Nice one creamyworkz. U've done noble. Was able to search a couple of accomodations on gumtree and saw some single rooms of about 200pounds per month...mehhnn but lookin at d exchange rate presently. Its crazy. But all the same one will certainly find a way. Now with respect to visa issues,is it advicable paying for an accomodation from here? Cos I bilv it will be asked during d visa interview regarding accomodation.

creamyworkz:
I am actually staying in a private accomodation myself, but i happen to have info about the pros and cons of school accomodation.

Firstly about the contract, most axhools have you on a 40 or 50months lease, which doesnt mean you have to pay at once, you can decide to pay montly, or every three months, or pay twice, or in full, their terms are often always flexible. bt trust me they take contracts serious here, once you sign the contract. Its gonna take alot of processing for if you ever want to leave the school accomodation before the completion of the contract term.

Most uni accomodation beds are usually single beds, and for those that will probably be having their girlfriends over and things like that, i think that's the first thing most people tend to dislike about school accomodation.

Wish I could get someone who stays in Coventry so I can know the situation of accomodation over there. This exchange rate issue is damm crazy. This calls for wisdom ooo.

OlowoB:
Your blood dey hot o

When you get your visa (i did not say if cos i know you will surely get it by God's grace) and you arrive UK, you will normally have 20hrs to work (would be written on your visa). You can get jobs by applying to agencies. you can do security jobs, care jobs, cleaning jobs, factory work, till worker, kitchen porter etc

You will be able to work unlimited during school term breaks. But please, take money along with you as a student cos the money you will get from those jobs may only cover your rent (depending on the city you would be schooling).

during the school term breaks, you will get more money and also when you finish your course, you will be able to work well due to the additional months that will be on your visa before going back to naija(normally 4 months)

No be small thing ooo. U know say person suppose plan himself. Dats why am asking a couple of these questions. I strongly believe I will get that visa. Am looking forward to life over there,so I gats prepare myself. The problem is this exchange rate issue we are experiencing in this country.

I wana ask this: Inasmuch we have gotten responses on the processes to get over to the UK,what are the possibilities of getting any little job as a student? And if there are possibilities,what kind of jobs are available and how can one apply for such jobs?

OlowoB:
Honestly, part of the reasons why i like answering questions openly is cos it gives room for further opinions, if there is any mistake, it can be corrected and i can also gain more knowledge. No one knows it all.

You have made very valid points.

I think it will be cheaper because they can pay school accommodation with Form A but the major issue is the contract they have to sign with the school and also how many people easily have all of the money to pay at once with the school fees?

But like you said, if anyone has the money, that option will be the best for now with the forex wahala. Thanks for pointing out.

Please what's the contract all about? And what's the nature of d school accomodation?

Hey guys,I must say am proud of the way u have responded to some questions. Kudos. I wana ask this: Inasmuch we have gotten responses on the processes to get over to the UK,what are the possibilities of getting any little job as a student? And if there are possibilities,what kind of jobs are available and how can one apply for such jobs?

creamyworkz:
I just thought to say this. With the present exchange rate i think it is now cheaper to get a school owned accomodation, i did the calculation and trust me it is cheaper now. as of today, echange rate in most banks is between 453-527naira to a pound. and with school accomodation you can pay at around 290 using form A. I think the gap in the exchange rate now makes school accomodation a better choice. Asides from the fact that you would be tied to a 40-50weeks contract, honestly i see no reason why anyone won't prefer school accomdation. ofcourse unless you intend to pay your rent from money gotten from part-time jobs. Just my 2 cents. I don't mean to say you are wrong bro, i only thought to share my observation

There's a point in what you just said. OlowoB what do u think? Please can u describe how the school accomodation is like.

Hey guys,I must say am proud of the way u have responded to some questions. Kudos.
I wana ask this: Inasmuch we have gotten responses on the processes to get over to the UK,what are the possibilities of getting any little job as a student? And if there are possibilities,what kind of jobs are available and how can one apply for such jobs?

imperialebony:
Yea, you may give it a try. All the best!

Thanks a lot for all ur tips. Will surely kip u posted. Wana try to pick up that Form A. Let me sort out the tuition first then take the next step.

gunther6:
Visa approved!!!!




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Thats what we are talking about. Omor Mekeurex ur nex oooooo.. nice one. cc: Mekeurex

imperialebony:
My friend attended the uni in 2005 under Otunba Gbenga Daniel Scholarship Scheme in Ogun State. He had his master's degree there and according to him, it's a good school that invests in their outstanding students on research. After my friend finished his programme, he was offered a scholarship due to his outstanding performance for his PhD at the university of Twente in Holland. He's a consultant now to the government of Nigeria.

wwoow!! Are you for real? That's lovely. Have decided to go there. Got offers from Coventry,Salford,Bedfordshire,Hertfordshire. As I checked through,it seems Coventry is a cool place to go to,even in terms of accomodation. Saw some accomodation of about 200pounds per month

Please is there anyone at Coventry University? Or any who attended Coventry University? Please I will like to have a few info from you. Anyone please?

Please is there anyone at Coventry University? Or any who attended Coventry University? Please I will like to have a few info from you. Anyone please?

olayomi:
Within a week, it should be sorted. All Form A requests are being compiled and sent to CBN weekly from every bank (every tuesday). I paid 5,000 for the form, and 11,000 for proceedings (diamond bank). And I am being charged at 199 naira - 1 dollar.

If you are ready, I ll advise you to be fast since I just made this transaction today and the rate hasnt changed yet.

Going through Form A is the only route I know of making large payments outside the country. Other people can enlighten us here though.

Thanks a lot. This has really enlightened me. Should sort that out soonest. Thanks

abeg,this Form A mode of paying tuition,how long does it take for payments to be made? And do the banks charge based on cbn rate? Responses please

abeg,this Form A mode of paying tuition,how long does it take for payments to be made? And do the banks charge based on cbn rate? Responses please.

OlowoB:
I think you tried to send me an email, i will answer your question here openly so that others may also benefit from the answer too.

(1) Just go to the bank and tell them you are interested in using Form A to pay for your foreign school fees. They will tell you what you need to do.

(2) I would not advise you to use the school accommodation because it is always too expensive when compared to getting accommodation outside the school.

(3) After paying your school fees, the school will likely ask for your statement of account showing that your maintenance fees has been in the account for 28days.

(4) If you did not pay all of your school fees, the money you will put in your account will be your maintenance fees + the balance of your school fees for 28 days (the school will likely request for the print out of the statement before issuing you the CAS)

Please note that maintenance fees for studying in London differs from that of other cities in Uk

(5) As for accommodation, i will suggest that after collecting your visa, you travel to Uk and spend a night in a hotel and then search for accommodation outside school. This will be cheaper for you. You can also check a site called Gumtree for some accommodation in Uk (you can make your search specific by typing the city you will be schooling) while still in Nigeria.

Please do not pay for any accommodation until you get to UK and see the room physically.

(6) Please if you have enough money, i mean your parents are very rich, then you can use school accommodation and disregard point number 5 above.


Please also note

After you have collected your CAS letter and you have selected the day you will be going for your interview, you will likely be asked where would you be staying in the UK (they always ask this question often). If you did not pay for school accommodation, you may have a challenge answering this question if you are not well prepared for the answer.

I'll advise that you collect your CAS and then select the day for interview and before the day you go for the interview, come here and ask for likely questions you will be asked during the interview and i am sure people on this forum will be glad to provide you with answers or guide you on the best ways to answer some questions.

If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to ask here openly

Bro you are simply the best...trust me on that, u r just the bomb. U have simply made things easy for us. Thanks alot. Many will certainly benefit from your writeup. God Bless.

gunther6:
Form A na very long thing nowadays

So whats d best and safest way

michaelolayinka:
I really appreciate ur response. I've googled some few schools and am trying to know more about them

From my little knowledge, u can check this site too...it will give the list of schools that offer your course and the ranking of the schools in that particular field. so check http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk

Guys, how y'all doing? Just wana ask this: How best can one pay tuition fee from Nigeria? Is it possible getting a Form A from any local bank here then they will make the payment directly to the school abroad. Please i need your take.

imperialebony:
That's alright. Whichever fee option you intend to go for, it's achievable, especially if you're scared of the ever-increasing rate of forex at the local market(BDCs). My cousin had the same issue but got it resolved, after adopting the following options: option one, he informed his school of the forex issues in nigeria and asked if he could split the payment, using mastercard and the school said yes! But no receipt will be issued until after the agreed payment was received. He had 2 different masterards...one for current acct and the other for savings, which he obtained from a single bank. His tuition package was 11,670pounds and he was asked to pay 50% in advance. He split the 50% in 4 places as he wasn't permitted to spend more than 2kUSD or its equivalent, monthly online with his card(being the new and upward reviewed rule by CBN),the card was issued by a particular bank with orange logo(I decline to mention the name so I doesn't sound like I'm advertising them and for security reasons...so I don't also get banned by my friend who owns this website,lol). He paid with each card. I helped him pay the balance of the 50% with my cards after he approached me. You may also do this by asking a close relation you can trust, who also has a naira MC, to help you. You can even pay everything within one week. He transferred money into his 2 Ms Cards which he used to do the online payment. Please if you don't trust any relation, meet with your parents or any of your siblings to help you do this. Secondly, if you have siblings or close but trusted relations resident in the UK or USA, you should be dancing skelewu by now because this option will leave enough change in your account, after all is paid. It could be stressful though. Go to any first bank early momo(as early as 6am) and tell the security guy that you want to send money by western Union. They will give you a number or recognise you as the first customer because: first bank can't transfer more than 750USD in a day....and you cannot send more than 750USD in a quarter(i.e 3 months),by WU as well. If you succeed, tell your friend to go to the same branch and help you out the following day to send 750USD to any of your relations in the aforementioned countries. Remember you must get to the bank early enough, in order to take advantage of WU transfer. If you meet someone else, that means you can't do anything until the following day because he will sweep every slot for that day, which is 750USD or its equivalent. Repeat the same process by bringing different people to the bank to help you send money via same channel. The process is cumbersome but a lot cheaper. Your relation would go to WU outlet to claim the money and once it's complete, will pay the money on your behalf. If you're submitting your application soon, this process might not be too good for you cos of the time frame. You may adopt the Ms card option. Cheers

Meehhhnnn this one no clear me oooo. How about this other method: Can one go to his bank and request for Form A then the tuition can be paid directly to the school? Is that possible?

OlowoB:
I think you can pay through the bank, Form A ......they will charge you at CBN rates and then collect bank charges also. Please note, the bank will only pay directly to the school account.

Also in addition to what they have already told you above,note that some schools will not issue you the CAS letter even after paying your school fees until they have seen evidence of the maintenance money been in your account for 28 days (they will most likely ask you for statement of account as evidence).

Thanks alot. So in essence, when am ready to pay the tuition or deposit of the tuition, i will go to the bank and request for a Form A, then they will make they payment to the school with their charges too. Then at that point i can print out statement of account showing balance of the remaining tuition and maintenance fee, right? I guess am correct. Then with respect to accomodation, do i have to pay that before applying for visa? And must it be accomodation in the school? if its outside, how can someone pay for accomodation here in Nigeria? Thanks as i expect your response.

imperialebony:
how much are you paying in total?

For one of the schools,the total is 11,000pounds..so the condition is that i pay 50% first installment. The second school is 12,068pounds and the condition is that i pay 1/3 of the tuition in three installments. So i want to know how best to make tuition payments.

Hey guys, Please i will like to ask...whats the best and safest way to pay tuition fee? And will i be charged black market rate or cbn rate. Will appreciate your input. Thanks. cc:imperialebony,justwise

Hey guys, Please i will like to ask...whats the best and safest way to pay tuition fee? And will i be charged black market rate or cbn rate. Will appreciate your input. Thanks

Hey Guys, Please i have a question. Please whats the best and safest way to pay tuition fees? And in paying fees, is one being charged based on black market rate or CBN rate. Please i will appreciate your input. Thanks.