Student Advice Service – Money Matters

News from the Student Advice Service at the University of Brighton

Missing some household essentials? Thursday is bargain day at Falmer

Are you missing any household items, small appliances (all PAT tested), crockery bedding items or you’re after a change of seasonal wardrobe? Look no further as we have a pop up shop on campus later this week in the form of NOW! Charity. Students moving out of halls have donated good quality, reusable items such as clothes, shoes, bedding,…

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Top money tips for moving in

Moving in to your university accommodation can be both nerve-racking and exciting and it will take some time to feel fully settled and until it feels like home. You’ll need to set some ground rules as a household regarding your utility bills, broadband, tv, so here are the Student Advice top money tips to help you on…

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Essential money facts for new students

Not sure about how your student finance works or what happens when? Here are the essential facts to all things student money….. If you have been assessed for student finance from any of the UK funding authorities (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland) there is a process you have to follow before you receive your first instalment…………

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Important student finance information for continuing students

This is important information for undergraduate students eligible to receive student finance. Some things have changed since the start of last academic year 2017/18 which may affect you. When will you receive your funding? As long as you have received your 2018/19 notification of entitlement, re-enrolled online and you are progressing to the next academic year, you…

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How does Clearing affect my student finance?

If you’ve been offered a place at uni through Clearing and you want to know about your student funding, we’re here to help. This is what you need to do to get your finance sorted: 1. APPLY FOR YOUR STUDENT FUNDING If you haven’t already applied for student funding, do it now. If you are…

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Student Finance for a repeat year of study

Have you applied for funding for next academic year? Are you repeating the academic year (or part of it)? You need to make sure Student Finance know which academic year you’re going to be returning to, so if you have already applied for next year (18/19) you should check this as soon as possible as this can cause problems…

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Fed up with the soaring temperatures? Don’t get hot and bothered about your finances

Most students will be enjoying some well deserved time off at the moment, many will be making the most of the lovely weather and relaxing with friends and family. However, the holidays can be a stressful time for students, particularly for those with money worries. You may be concerned about the state of your bank balance, uncertain about what funding you’re…

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Grants available for MPharm students

Have you heard of Pharmacist Support? They are an independent charity supporting those working within or connected to the Pharmacy profession. Part of this commitment is to assist Pharmacy students undertaking the 4 or 5 year MPharm programme who are experiencing financial difficulty. This is what they say about their Student Hardship Grant: ‘For students who find…

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Continuing students – Look out for letters from SLC this week regarding overpayments

Some of you will receive letters this week telling you been overpaid by student finance. The letters could appear at your term time address, home address, by email or direct into your correspondence folder within your online account. If you have been overpaid during the academic year which has just ended and you are due…

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Waiting for exam results? Worried about paying for an extra year of study? We can help

We know that this can be a difficult time for some students waiting to hear the outcome of  exams and assessments. Feeling uncertain about the prospect of paying for an unforeseen additional year of study can understandably add to this anxiety, so we want to reassure you that the Student Advisers are here to make sure you know what to…

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