Sort of a half rant/question. But how on earth do some companies expect a 16 year old to pull out approx. ?500 in advance for rent, uniform, travel and other supplies?
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Im not sure you can borrow money if you are under 18 as its a legally binding contract? You might if you have a parent acting as a guarantor perhaps.
You might find there is a hardship fund at college. Or grants that might be available.
There are a few around for seafarers. Does anyone know if sponsoring companies can help out? Just wondering if an advance on pay is possible. Though it will make the first few months difficult to pay it back.
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Your sponsor may be willing to pay your first month's rent and then deduct it from your first pay cheque, which will at least defer the problem until you can get access to a hardship grant if your college has them. If you're lucky enough that your rent is less than half your pay then you could live off peanuts for two months until it balanced out.
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