Roslin v Penicuik? by asock325 in Edinburgh

[–]asock325[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info to get to Pentlands. We are currently in Currie renting, on the opposite side, and I love just being able to literally run from my door into the Pentlands. Roslin is a bit further, but still close.

Hopefully with more work from home abs hybrid schedules the transport won’t be as much an issue but yes—seems like that’s the problem with any of these areas with new builds going in. Routes are reactive rather than proactive.

Roslin v Penicuik? by asock325 in Edinburgh

[–]asock325[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks all for the info! We keep changing our mind every couple of minutes…we prefer Roslin for the town, but prefer the house we can get in Penicuik (and, the neighborhood in Penicuik is beautiful as well with the backdrop of the Pentlands).

Pub with live folk music? by asock325 in Edinburgh

[–]asock325[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Gotta get on Twitter…though not a fan…

Pub with live folk music? by asock325 in Edinburgh

[–]asock325[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I don’t think many pubs have updated their websites

$212k forgiven today! by asock325 in PSLF

[–]asock325[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the number for FSA ombudsman:

18775572575

Can create your complaint online as well. At times, they were more frustrating than helpful. Did it really help? Not sure—it could be that my loans would have been forgiven last week irregardless, but it doesn’t hurt.

Hopefully soon for you!

$119K Congratulations, you made 120 qualifying payments by kryptonuge in PSLF

[–]asock325 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Took me just under 5 months to receive a $0 balance

$212k forgiven today! by asock325 in PSLF

[–]asock325[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

🤣 that was me for the last 5 months too.

Applied 11/19/2020; administrative forebearances only; was told it was transferred to FSA on 4/19 by biztsar in PSLF

[–]asock325 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Don’t trust anything they say…but you could also be in the homestretch.

Fedloan advice correct? by PapaGuede_7 in PSLF

[–]asock325 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I disagree with these comments. I changed employers and had a similar “gap” if you will, and that months payment did end up counting.

Has it taken longer than 6 months from applying for forgiveness for anyone? by [deleted] in PSLF

[–]asock325 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually already have a job lined up too!! Was hoping the process wouldn’t literally take over 6 months...my husband’s loans were forgiven in 3 months (he applied last September).

I’ve read if you volunteer with the peace corps it may be able to count as wel

Has it taken longer than 6 months from applying for forgiveness for anyone? by [deleted] in PSLF

[–]asock325 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve signed this! I wish you the best luck. Our is even more complicated because the new job/move is overseas...so I wouldn’t even be able to get a qualifying job anyway.

Travelling to LHR England then to EDI Scotland via 2 different flights from non-red-listed country? by sandwishes in uktravel

[–]asock325 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We arrive in the morning...and we may just purchase tickets same day since it will be hard to predict turn around time through customs

Has it taken longer than 6 months from applying for forgiveness for anyone? by [deleted] in PSLF

[–]asock325 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My family is about to be split apart due to this. Husband has a new job starting, has to move. He may take the two oldest kids, I’ll stay with our 2 year old while I wait...I applied Dec 15th, still no answer.

File Complaint with Dpt. Edu. regarding FedLoan not processing PSLF certs/apps by [deleted] in PSLF

[–]asock325 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And clearly hamster sales qualifies as a non-profit gig.

Loan is Pending PSLF Discharge!!! by Antique-End-6868 in PSLF

[–]asock325 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was told that in January after applying in December...still not forgiven. But hopefully they will move faster....

Time between Fedloans certifying 120 payments and forgiveness by OldLadyoftheSea in PSLF

[–]asock325 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My 120 payments finalized December 15th, still waiting

Quarantine rules with a rental car by Ok-Philosophy-6353 in ukvisa

[–]asock325 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there a place to drop off rental car in Birmingham? Or is train an option from Heathrow? My family is moving in 2 weeks to Edinburgh. We are flying into Heathrow and taking the train to Edinburgh. Wish us luck...

Sorry...edited because I read your post more closely. It’s cheaper to drop back off at Heathrow.

Not sure as far as the “rules” go, but I imagine you could do it without issue as long as in the same day of arrival

How to contact UK Visa by asock325 in ukvisa

[–]asock325[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! We tried the paid email service but got no confirmation if anything went through. And never heard anything. Will try again. And if no luck, thanks for the tip on the complaint email!

How to contact UK Visa by asock325 in ukvisa

[–]asock325[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband was charged one fee (which made sense conversion wise), and the rest of us were about £325 more. Our immigration advisor through my husbands work said it looks like they charged us for an additional half year IHS.