* 1st Year NUIM Students 2012-2013 *

GarIT · 06-09-2012 4:34pm

Novella wrote: »

I have a letter to say that my grant application has been approved, pending some documentation of my claim. So I've sent the documentation needed, but haven't heard anything back. I can't really afford to pay the fees out of my own pocket right now, even if they would be refunded down the line, so should I just bring that letter and pay the Student Contribution?

I should probably just e-mail the fees and grants office about this!

I've been told if you are waiting on a grant you have until the 31st of October to have it approved before you have to pay fees, you wont get a student card until you either pay of have your grant approved.

Seren_ · 06-09-2012 6:18pm

murphyyy wrote: »

has anyone else not received their information packs? I still haven't gotten mine and have no way of paying my fees that are due tomorrow. Stressing!

Might be an idea to ring the admissions office to let them know you never received your pack. Don't worry about the fees yet, you can pay them whenever. They won't take away your place!!

GarIT wrote: »

I don't know whether to pay the fees or not, SUSI say my application is being processed, but I want a student card because I'll save a lot on the bus and I should be able to get enough together to pay the fees. Whats the latest you can pay them?

Technically the latest date to pay them in full is June 30th. If you pay the first half of your reg fee and then get your grant approved it will probably be reimbursed around March (this is from my own experience with a county council though, might be different with SUSI). Also you got in through HEAR right? I think if you bring your HEAR acceptance letter ('cause then it's pretty obvious that you'll be getting a grant) you might be able to be registered fully (i.e. get your student card) without paying the registration fee. Happened like this back in my first year, although things could be different now.

Novella wrote: »

I have a letter to say that my grant application has been approved, pending some documentation of my claim. So I've sent the documentation needed, but haven't heard anything back. I can't really afford to pay the fees out of my own pocket right now, even if they would be refunded down the line, so should I just bring that letter and pay the Student Contribution?

I should probably just e-mail the fees and grants office about this!

I'd just bring the letter and pay the €97, it should be okay. Although might indeed be best to contact fees & grants just to be certain.

GarIT · 06-09-2012 6:25pm

Seren_ wrote: »

Technically the latest date to pay them in full is June 30th. If you pay the first half of your reg fee and then get your grant approved it will probably be reimbursed around March (this is from my own experience with a county council though, might be different with SUSI). Also you got in through HEAR right? I think if you bring your HEAR acceptance letter ('cause then it's pretty obvious that you'll be getting a grant) you might be able to be registered fully (i.e. get your student card) without paying the registration fee. Happened like this back in my first year, although things could be different now.

What I actually meant was if I paid at 6pm on the 12th would it on the system for 9am on the 13th, but most people probably wouldnt know that.

Yeah I did, I think there going to have to do something like that, they asked everyone at Launchpad if they had their grant approved and I think about 5 out of 180 did.

They shouldn't leave 175 students without student cards cause the grants are slow this year.

I applied for the grant on the first day, sent my documents back the day after I was asked for them and I've still heard nothing nearly 4 weeks later now.

If I don't get my student card applying for thw grant will be costing me €80 a month in transport costs.

PictureFrame · 06-09-2012 7:32pm

GarIT wrote: »

What I actually meant was if I paid at 6pm on the 12th would it on the system for 9am on the 13th, but most people probably wouldnt know that.

Yeah I did, I think there going to have to do something like that, they asked everyone at Launchpad if they had their grant approved and I think about 5 out of 180 did.

They shouldn't leave 175 students without student cards cause the grants are slow this year.

I applied for the grant on the first day, sent my documents back the day after I was asked for them and I've still heard nothing nearly 4 weeks later now.

If I don't get my student card applying for thw grant will be costing me €80 a month in transport costs.

Yeah it is completely unfair. No Travel card means my Travel costs will nearly be the price of my rent per week. WAY too expensive like because the Grant system is a disgrace. I don't think we're allowed borrow books from the library either? Is it true that we can't use the wireless internet around college because we won't have a student number/password?

GarIT · 06-09-2012 7:41pm

PictureFrame wrote: »

Yeah it is completely unfair. No Travel card means my Travel costs will nearly be the price of my rent per week. WAY too expensive like because the Grant system is a disgrace. I don't think we're allowed borrow books from the library either? Is it true that we can't use the wireless internet around college because we won't have a student number/password?

You cant borrow books, cant use the wifi, cant use the gym or swimming pool as well as other things.

PictureFrame · 06-09-2012 7:52pm

GarIT wrote: »

You cant borrow books, cant use the wifi, cant use the gym or swimming pool as well as other things.

Really? This is ridiculous.. Everytime I email that SUSI crowd they just tell me they haven't processed my application. ugh.

Seren_ · 06-09-2012 7:53pm

You can use the wifi as you'll have your student number (same as your CAO number) and password. You get them at registration regardless of whether you pay the fees or not (they're also your @nuim.ie email login details too). You can use the swimming pool 'cause they don't look for cards. I think if you give your student number at the desk you can use the gym without your card. You can use the library too; just read the books in there until you get your card

PictureFrame · 06-09-2012 7:54pm

****, now I have to apply for an age card/new passport as my old one is out of date and I was hoping to use my Student ID Card as my ID because it'd have my DOB.. FFS. This grant business is frankly a load of bóllox..

PictureFrame · 06-09-2012 7:55pm

Seren_ wrote: »

You can use the wifi as you'll have your student number (same as your CAO number) and password. You get them at registration regardless of whether you pay the fees or not (they're also your @nuim.ie email login details too). You can use the swimming pool 'cause they don't look for cards. I think if you give your student number at the desk you can use the gym without your card. You can use the library too; just read the books in there until you get your card

Thanks for that! You don't happen to know if the new Library is open yet Shauna?

Seren_ · 06-09-2012 7:58pm

I don't think it is, but I haven't been on campus on a while so can't be 100% certain! Last I heard it's meant to be opening sometime in October.

GarIT · 06-09-2012 8:22pm

Seren_ wrote: »

You can use the wifi as you'll have your student number (same as your CAO number) and password. You get them at registration regardless of whether you pay the fees or not (they're also your @nuim.ie email login details too). You can use the swimming pool 'cause they don't look for cards. I think if you give your student number at the desk you can use the gym without your card. You can use the library too; just read the books in there until you get your card

Thats quite a different picture to what the college gave, maybe they are scaring people to sort it quick. The leaders on Launchpad all seemed to be saying youll be grand, its not a great situation but youll manage, ect, while the college staff were saying you must get it sorted if you want to do x,y and z.

Boeing777 · 06-09-2012 8:43pm

Probably a silly question, but does NUIM give any free stuff out at orientation?:p I've friends in UCD that were given loads of freebies and even had SPIN 1038 given out free stuff too.

aaabbbb · 06-09-2012 8:46pm

Boeing777 wrote: »

Probably a silly question, but does NUIM give any free stuff out at orientation?:p I've friends in UCD that were given loads of freebies and even had SPIN 1038 given out free stuff too.

They do indeed , theres loads of freebies :P We got a whole bag of stuff last year :L

RachEnnis · 06-09-2012 8:58pm

Anybody know what the geography books for first year are, and what edition? My Uncle has geography books from his degree, and just want to know if I'm safe to use them, or if they have changed?

karengrace93 · 06-09-2012 9:13pm

Guys, has anyone actually properly received their grant yet, or are they all still being processed? Like, I have the letter to say I've been deemed eligible for a grant, is that enough proof? Because this whole not having a student card malarky sounds like a right pain in the ass.

Seren_ · 06-09-2012 9:20pm

GarIT wrote: »

Thats quite a different picture to what the college gave, maybe they are scaring people to sort it quick. The leaders on Launchpad all seemed to be saying youll be grand, its not a great situation but youll manage, ect, while the college staff were saying you must get it sorted if you want to do x,y and z.

The college just want your money

don't worry about it! Seriously, as annoying as it might be, you'll be grand for a wee while without it.

Boeing777 wrote: »

Probably a silly question, but does NUIM give any free stuff out at orientation?:p I've friends in UCD that were given loads of freebies and even had SPIN 1038 given out free stuff too.

You will get loads. I got nearly enough free noodles and juice to last the entire first semester. Actually, I know where I'll be next week so... >.>

karengrace93 wrote: »

Guys, has anyone actually properly received their grant yet, or are they all still being processed? Like, I have the letter to say I've been deemed eligible for a grant, is that enough proof? Because this whole not having a student card malarky sounds like a right pain in the ass.

If you have a letter saying you're elegible then you are fine.

Novella · 06-09-2012 9:35pm

karengrace93 wrote: »

Guys, has anyone actually properly received their grant yet, or are they all still being processed? Like, I have the letter to say I've been deemed eligible for a grant, is that enough proof? Because this whole not having a student card malarky sounds like a right pain in the ass.

Yeah, that's the letter I have, but nothing further and I applied for my grant the day they started accepting applications! :pac: Same with my brother, so I'd imagine they're still being processed right now.

the tacksman · 06-09-2012 9:37pm

PictureFrame wrote: »

Yeah it is completely unfair. No Travel card means my Travel costs will nearly be the price of my rent per week. WAY too expensive like because the Grant system is a disgrace. I don't think we're allowed borrow books from the library either? Is it true that we can't use the wireless internet around college because we won't have a student number/password?

PictureFrame wrote: »

Really? This is ridiculous.. Everytime I email that SUSI crowd they just tell me they haven't processed my application. ugh.

Unfair and ridiculous can join 'fishy' and 'suspicious' as words that describe your abuse of the grant system

PictureFrame wrote: »

Afernoon MBBFL..
Yes, I've a Miniature Yorkie and 2 Horses

Your in such dire need of this grant yet can afford to maintain two horses

mod: the tacksman banned for this post (personal abuse)

marko93 · 06-09-2012 9:58pm

the tacksman wrote: »

Unfair and ridiculous can join 'fishy' and 'suspicious' as words that describe your abuse of the grant system

Your in such dire need of this grant yet can afford to maintain two horses

1) Grant system is in shambles. They're fast enough to deny people but slow enough to sort people who deserve one, and cause problems with full use of college facilities. So your attitude is unfair and ridiculous. Your 1 post is also fishy and suspicious.

2) You've no idea if these people saved or not to purchase a horse and keep money to maintain them, or if they have some agreement to look after the horses. Just because they own certain things does not mean they don't need a grant.

3) If you have nothing to add to this, please, make your way to the thunderdome. Where other people like you belong.

Have a good one.

Damn, Seren beat me to it, and there was me being all nice and stuffs.

Thwip! · 06-09-2012 10:01pm

PictureFrame wrote: »

****, now I have to apply for an age card/new passport as my old one is out of date and I was hoping to use my Student ID Card as my ID because it'd have my DOB.. FFS. This grant business is frankly a load of bóllox..

Tbh you should never count on your student card as your ID. Most stores need an Age card or Passport/License as your ID as it's stipulated by law (especially when it comes to selling Alcohol)

Student card (outside of college) is mainly benefical for student discounts in places like heatons and cinemas and that. In Maynooth, you need them for the library, the gym (though i went all first year without needing it), the practice rooms if you're a music student.

You only need your student number and password for the wifi.

DAMMIT SEREN YOU BEAT ME TO BANNING TACKSMAN. I HAD THE HAMMER READY

marko93 · 06-09-2012 10:03pm

jpcarlow wrote: »

DAMMIT SEREN YOU BEAT ME TO BANNING TACKSMAN. I HAD THE HAMMER READY

He beat me too putting that fooool in his place YO'

One day I swear I'll have a ban hammer and rule with an Iron Fist.

Seren_ · 06-09-2012 10:07pm

:pac:

Thwip! · 06-09-2012 10:10pm

marko93 wrote: »

He beat me too putting that fooool in his place YO'

One day I swear I'll have a ban hammer and rule with an Iron Fist.

*She

haha

"Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of MOD!"

Mspoppins · 06-09-2012 10:10pm

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marko93 · 06-09-2012 10:37pm

jpcarlow wrote: »

*She

With the disrespect shown from her, I don't think I mind calling her a bloke.

Also, what would ye need to be doing to obtain a ban hammer

PictureFrame · 06-09-2012 10:39pm

Boeing777 wrote: »

Probably a silly question, but does NUIM give any free stuff out at orientation?:p I've friends in UCD that were given loads of freebies and even had SPIN 1038 given out free stuff too.

I think we're going to be very good friends Niall.. Same way of thinking my man!

Freebies are a must have! :pac:

Thwip! · 06-09-2012 10:40pm

marko93 wrote: »

With the disrespect shown from her, I don't think I mind calling her a bloke.

Also, what would ye need to be doing to obtain a ban hammer

Tbh i've no clue. I think you have to recommended and vouched for by an existing mod. Plus it depends on when the particular forum requires mods to wield the hammer

PictureFrame · 06-09-2012 10:41pm

the tacksman wrote: »

Unfair and ridiculous can join 'fishy' and 'suspicious' as words that describe your abuse of the grant system

Your in such dire need of this grant yet can afford to maintain two horses

mod: the tacksman banned for this post (personal abuse)

LOL :pac:

..

marko93 · 06-09-2012 10:45pm

jpcarlow wrote: »

Tbh i've no clue. I think you have to recommended and vouched for by an existing mod. Plus it depends on when the particular forum requires mods to wield the hammer

I believe we can exchange beers, when such a time arises :cool:

DB21 · 06-09-2012 10:46pm

PictureFrame wrote: »

I think we're going to be very good friends Niall

Get a room :pac:

* 1st Year NUIM Students 2012-2013 *

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