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Government announces changes for those in receipt of DWP Benefits

Are you in receipt of DWP Benefits? In light of the news surrounding the Coronavirus, the government has announced this statement for people who might be waiting for work capability or any other in-person assessments relating to Employment and Support Allowance, Personal Independence Payment or Universal Credit. There has also been an announcement for people…

STOP PRESS: Student Money Week is coming

The Student Advice team are back on the road later this month with our event of the year, Student Money Week. This year’s theme is ‘Live Healthy, Spend Healthy’. Come and see the Student Advisers and get some great advice – we’ve got so much more to offer than student loans and hardship funds. We…

Thinking of applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP)? We can guide you through the process

Are you a student who has ongoing mobility problems and/or needs help with daily living tasks, such as washing, dressing, preparing and planning a meal? You may be eligible to apply for Personal Independence Payment, or ‘PIP’ as it commonly referred to. PIP replaced Disability Living Allowance (DLA) back in April 2013, but some people…

Running out of money? Come and talk to Student Advice

For students who start their academic year in September, it is a long wait until the next instalment of student finance will drop on April 27th. If you’re worried about having enough money to cover 2 months rent, or saving money for a deposit for somewhere new to live in September, come and talk to…

Thinking about postgraduate study? Here’s our quick guide to postgraduate funding

If you are in the final year of your undergraduate course the end is nearly in sight. Some of you may be looking forward to taking a well earned break whilst others may be thinking of that full time wage packet. Still some of you may be toying with the idea of deepening your academic…

Looking for somewhere to live in September? We can help

The (September) start of the academic year may feel like only yesterday and many first year students are still getting to grips with uni life and a new place to call home. However, before too soon the local letting agents and private landlords will be competing for your business for securing somewhere new to live…

Student Advice is supporting National Apprenticeship Week

As part of National Apprenticeship Week (3rd – 9th February), we want to make our apprentice students aware of the financial advice and support available to them whilst studying at the University of Brighton. 6 useful facts about UoB Apprentices All apprentices enrolled on a full time higher or degree level apprentice programme Can be…

Be aware – Amazon Prime and TV License SCAMS

We all rely on internet and mobile shopping and banking these days, but this makes us vulnerable to phishing and scammers trying to get a fast buck at our expense. Amazon scam This relates to Amazon Prime trial renewal: You receive a phone call telling you that your Amazon Prime renewal is due for…

University of Brighton Bursary

Are you expecting a payment from the university? Eligible students who have been awarded a University of Brighton bursary should receive the first instalment in the next couple of days. If you are unsure about whether you should qualify for a bursary or not, firstly check you online student finance account. Click on the letters…

Wellbeing Week Shopping Basket Challenge – THE RESULTS

Thank you to everyone who studied our 2 shopping baskets last week and entered the competition to win a bag of groceries. We presented you with a list of everyday items and asked you to guess the difference between the premium and non branded goods. All items were purchased from typical supermarkets such as Aldi,…

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