Merry Christmas from the Student Advice Service! The Christmas vacation will soon be upon us and most of you will likely be away from your uni accommodation. If you live in a privately rented property your home could be a target…
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Staying in Brighton over Christmas? Find out what festive activities are happening locally….
If you’re looking for some activities to join in with over the festive season, we want to give you some suggestions of free (or cheap) activities you can get involved with: International Student Christmas Lunch (everyone is welcome) When? Thursday 20th…
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Are you waiting to hear the outcome of a Student Support Fund application?
If you recently applied for the Student Support Fund and you’re waiting to hear the outcome, the processing time is currently 4 weeks. This is due to the increase in applications being submitted at this time. We have one more payment…
Cold weather means hot refreshments for energy and sustenance
As the days get shorter and colder, here are some top tips on staying nourished for £less Invest in a decent packed lunch box or Tupperware – old ice cream containers may suffice but do check it can withstand heat. Make double…
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Students travelling to placement – you may be eligible for help with the cost of travel
This is important information for teaching and health science students travelling to placement who are eligible to receive extra financial support to help pay for travel. Are you a Health Science student, who started your course on or after 1st…
Money saving tips for Christmas travel
For those of us making travel plans over the festive period, things can get a bit hectic come December, so try to plan ahead and get your tickets as far in advance as possible. If your journey takes you through London and…
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Have you got a question about your student finance?
Have you been assessed but you think you should be receiving more? Have you been assessed but you’re not sure what it all means? Have you been assessed but you’re still waiting for your funding? Are you still waiting to…
It’s National Curry Week – so celebrate with a tried and tested affordable recipe
Joy of joy National Curry Week 2018 is here and we’re getting involved by sharing some of our tasty team favourites with you. We have compiled some recipes and priced up the ingredients so you can see how cheap these…
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Student Advice is here to help you access funding and manage your money
We hope our new and returning students are now in the full swing of things and enjoying uni life after the summer break. For many new starters, getting to grips with your finances can be a bit of struggle. That’s…
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Savvy shopping saves pennies and pounds
Be a savvy shopper For many the weekly shop will be a very familiar task, but for others, especially if you’ve moved from a family home, it can be quite an overwhelming experience, particularly when you’re working on a tight…
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