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Getting a loan/funding for a postgrad abroad...

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  • 14-10-2010 2:40pm
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    RapaNui
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭


    Hey folks,

    I'm reeling from a (short) conversation I just had with my branch of BOI - their student lending officer tells me they don't allow student loans to students studying outside the Irish Republic.

    I'll be studying in Denmark, for what it's worth. Have been offered a place, to commence in January.

    Has anyone had any experience in raising funds for study in another country?

    Any suggestions would be very welcome.

    J.


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    Alliandre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 129 ✭✭Alliandre


    Is there any way you can get a loan over there?


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    RapaNui
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭RapaNui


    Good question. I hadn't thought of that but will look into it. I don't have any "standing" with a bank over there - although that didn't amount to much here either :)

    If anyone has succeeded in getting a loan from any Irish bank for study abroad I'd be interested in hearing about it. Credit Union have at least agreed to meet me to discuss it!


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    Alliandre
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    Perhaps if there's a branch of a bank in the university campus you're going to that would be more open to lending to international students? There might be something in the finance/fees section of the university website.

    Credit union here might work. If you take out a joint loan with a parent or someone who will still be in this country it might look better, even if it's just you who's going to be paying it all back.


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    68 lost souls
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    I got a loan approved to study in London by AIB. As it turns out I am now doing a different course and will be staying in Ireland for a while but they were able to do it for me.


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