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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 date before the end of term (Thursday 13th December) and after this date, there will…

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 portion meals and bring your leftovers in to uni. Leftovers like pizza are pretty good…

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 August 2017? Midwifery, Nursing Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry. Are you receiving funding through Student Finance…

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 you have to travel from one mainline London station to another, it can often be cheaper…

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 be assessed and you need some help? The Student Advice Service can help with these questions…

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 meals are. Cooking from scratch and making your own meals is not only rewarding but usually healthier than a takeaway…

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 where Student Advice comes in. The Advisers and Funds Assessors are here to advise you…

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 student budget. From local convenience stores and corner shops, to markets, and the big named…

Travel cheap, buy in advance

One of our most popular questions at this time of year is “what’s the cheapest way to get to uni?” It’s a very good question and if you read on, you’ll hopefully find some useful information……. Trains If you get a 16-25 Railcard you can get 33% off rail fares. A one year railcard costs £30…

Stay alert to scams, phishing and fake news

We want to make students aware of the dangers of online scams and give you a few helpful tips when trying to identify probing emails or texts. Unfortunately students are often targeted with phishing e-mails, particularly when student finance payments are due to be paid, but you can be targeted at any time either directly or on mass…