Helen Abrahams | Student Advice Service

Do you travel by bus? Do you buy student tickets? Be warned

We have been made aware that students are being asked to produce their student id along with the weekly saver tickets when using Brighton and Hove night buses. We understand that this is particularly an issue when trying to board night buses, so we want to alert students to this problem so you can travel safely,…

Are you a new EU student needing more money?

The university administers a bursary scheme to help students from England and wider Europe. This scheme is the same for Home and EU students but the process is different. If you are an EU student hoping to hear about a bursary, read on………. You need to have applied for your Tuition Fee Loan and…

Household items, books and much more for sale in 2 day pop up shop

Steve Taylor via Compfight Need some stuff for your new student house? Looking for second hand text books? If you’ve got a budget to stick to and you want to support a local charity, look no further than the thrift store-esque pop up shop opening *TODAY* on the Moulsecoomb campus. When? Wednesday 05 October 11.00-16.00, and Thursday 06 October…

URGENT new and returning students BEWARE OF SCAMMERS

We have been made aware of a new online scam affecting students. Apparently new students are being told about an “educational grant” which they may be eligible for. DELETE THE EMAIL AND DON’T DISCLOSE ANY PERSONAL OR BANK DETAILS The email may look genuine as it will use terms like ‘finance department’ and ‘grant’ and it could…

New to uni in 2016? Read on for important funding payment information…..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3ao-b8v5Pgw If you are due to start uni and you have been assessed by Student Finance England, you must return your loan declaration form before your funds are released. Even if your assessment is showing as ‘approved’ and the payments have been scheduled, you won’t receive any funds until your loan declaration has been received…

Coming to Brighton through Clearing? Got a money question?

The Student Advice Service is open for business and we’re here to help answer all your money questions. We have expert Advisers at each campus who can explain about how student finance works, how to apply, how to change your application (if you’ve been assessed for…

Changes to UNIZONE tickets

With effect from today, 22nd August 2016, significant changes are being implemented to the purchse of Unizone tickets. Customers will need to use their current valid student id card or NUS card PLUS A 16-25 RAILCARD in order to purchase a weekly, monthly or termly ticket. These changes have not been widely publicised and have…

Are you worried about the financial implications of repeating some modules?

Have you been told by your Exam Board that you have got to repeat some modules next academic year? You may have seen this on your student central account or received a letter in the post or an email from your school. If you’re not sure what to do from an academic point of view,…

Returning students – still not yet applied for next year’s funding?

Summer may be finally here but September is only just around the corner………….. artnoose via Compfight You still have time to submit your online application for funding. Just. Students need to apply for funding each year of their course, whether they are progressing to the next academic year or having to repeat the current academic…

Financial support for students undertaking re-sits, resubmissions, repeats etc

Daniel Foster via Compfight Are you expecting to undertake any academic work over the summer vacation as a result of an Exam Board decision eg re-sits, repeats, extensions Is this going to impact on you financially? The Student Advice Service may be able to help. We have a fund you can apply to, please click Summer…