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University bus service changes

The (bus) times, they are a-changin…..for the better The free Uni bus, run by the Big Lemon Bus Company is back up and running from September 28th and will be operating a new timetable. Services have been increased at peak times and will now call at all Brighton campuses. All services will now be…

New to uni in 2015? Have you got a question about getting your SFE funding?

If you are due to start in a couple of weeks 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…

Calling all 2nd and 3rd years – UoB Marketing department wants your input

Have you seen the Student Advice Service ‘What I wish I knew’ short film? Have you got some tips or good advice you want to share with new students? Want to pass on your experiences to help others? Now is your chance to join the dizzy heights of UoB video stardom….. Our Marketing department is looking for…

St Peters House visitors – use up your photocopy credits before 31st July

allispossible.org.uk via Compfight If you have any outstanding credits on a photocopy card, you need to use up your credits before 31st July as new machines are being installed which will only operate on unicards: Student Advice Service

Continuing with your studies next year? Apply now for next year’s finance package

Continuing students must apply for their funding each academic year. The sooner you apply, the sooner you can put it to the back of your mind. The quickest, safest and easiest way to apply is online https://www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance and there are resources to help you here: sfe_continuing_ft_guide_1516_d The deadline to guarantee your funding will be…

Did you get a Discretionary Fund award last year?

We have received a number of enquiries from students asking about Discretionary Fund payments. Unfortunately there is no Discretionary Fund this year, but if you are a continuing Home undergraduate or postgraduate student you can apply for the Student Support Fund (the hardship fund) which is still open to continuing students for this academic year…

Research into the student experience of payday loans

Mark via Compfight The Student Advice Service is currently undertaking some research into the use of payday loans from a student angle, and we are looking for students to share their experiences whether disclosing their identity or remaining completely anonymous. We try to keep up to date with national trends, but the intention of…

New employment opportunity for a Student Residential Advisor

The university is launching a new scheme to offer more support to students living in halls We are looking for 10 Student Residential Advisors to live and provide support to new students at Varley Park next academic year. Would you like to: • volunteer? • like to live in halls again? • develop effective communication skills?…

Register to vote today

Advisers will be on hand this week answering all your register to vote questions. Come and have a chat at Moulsecoomb today outside BSU reception in Cockcroft; tomorrow in Checkland atrium, Falmer; Wednesday in the foyer at Grand Parade and Thursady at the Sports Centre in Hillbrow, Eastbourne. Just look out for the purple Student Ambassador tshirts. You…

Have you got an end of term money worry?

sarawestermark via Compfight Are you worried about paying your rent, travelling home for Easter or paying for day to day living costs until your next instalment of student finance comes in? Did you know that the Student Advice Service can advise and support students who are experiencing difficulties with their funding? There are hardship funds…