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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,…

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…

University funds to help students who are unable to seek paid work over the summer

The University operates a financial scheme for students who are unable to work for all or part of the long summer vacation. Who can apply? Full time, continuing, undergraduate, non NHS funded home students who are experiencing financial problems and who additionally fulfil one or more of the following criteria: • Caring responsibilities – for…

Student Loans Company warning students about current phishing scam

There is a current phishing scam circulating, which we have been asked to alert students to. We are not aware of the exact details, but latest scam is specifically targeting students and may appear to be sent from an educational institution, government office, Student Loans Company or bank alerting you to update your details. Look for…

Register NOW to vote in the EU referendum

Its a busy time for students – revising for exams, handing in assignments and finishing off projects, let alone looking for work, moving out and finding accommodation for next year. The EU referendum on 23rd June may not be a priority for you right now – but it may be in a couple of weeks…

Expecting a bursary payment?

You’ll be pleased to know that as May is just around the corner, so is your next instalment of University of Brighton Bursary Payments are due to be made during the week commencing Monday 9th May. If you were late to have your student finance assessed during this academic year, you’re in your first year of study and you…

Thinking about postgrad study but not sure about the funding?

Meet some of the university’s research students If you are interested in further study and you have a question about how to fund it, we can hopefully answer your questions. Student Finance England is launching a new Postgraduate Loan Scheme for students undertaking master’s degrees from this September and you can…

Fresh fruit and veg for only £4 a week

Are you looking for a fresh food bargain? Need some inspiration for a new recipe? Then look no further than the UoB Brighton Food Coop It’s not too late to sign up and volunteer and order a delicious weekly box of tasty fruit and veg that looks like this: For only £4 per box you’ll be…

Student Ambassador vacancies still open until 15th April

Looking for part time work? Want to work for the University of Brighton? Are you going to be continuing with your studies next academic year? Is blue your colour? Exciting opportunities for Student Ambassadors for 2016/17 All you need to do is register with the University Vacancy Service here: http://bit.ly/UoBvacancyservice and look for vacancy BRI160405/1 Applications close 15th April 2016…

Looking for advice over the holiday? The Student Advice doors are open

Whether you’re looking for advice on applying for next year’s funding, worrying about making ends meet this year or thinking about intermitting or taking time out, the Student Advice Service is open for business throughout the vacation. Our opening times are slightly reduced, but there will be someone available to talk to – at the end of a phone, email…