University of Brighton bursary payment

Most new undergraduate September 2018 students eligible to receive the University of Brighton bursary should be receiving their first instalment today. You should have received an email or letter with the University logo in to your inbox or added to the correspondence folder within your Student Finance England online account. If you are expecting a payment from us,…

Government grant for new parents

Are you pregnant or you’ve just had a baby/babies in the last few months? Are you unclear about the different funding opportunities open to you? If you are pregnant with your first child during your studies and need help with buying things for the baby, you might be able to get the government’s Sure Start Maternity Grant, and receive…

Grant available for arts and media students who are care experienced

Are you a final year student on an Arts, Media or Product Design (please note this list is not prescriptive) course and you need some additional money? Have you spent any time in the care of a local authority or you are care experienced? If yes, you could be eligible to apply for a non-repayable award of £350…

Thinking about starting a new budget plan for 2019? Look no further than Student Advice

Did you overspend last term? Had a few too many expensive nights out or succumbed to that coat you couldn’t resist? Or perhaps you’ve struggled to stretch out your funding and have had to ask family to help out? You aren’t alone. Whether you’ve got £50 a week to spare or you’re someone dealing with debt and feeling stuck,…

Thinking about new year resolutions? Student Advice helps you count the financial benefit

We all make them, we all break them but what if you could do something that would do you good, save you money and only lasts for 31 days……. Well you can!! How about giving up alcohol for January? It is only for 31 days so the end will always be in sight, there are…

I don’t know if I’m on the right course. What do I do?

This is one of our most frequently asked questions in Student Advice, which means that it is not unusual to feel like this, particularly if you are coming to the end of your first term at uni. If you’ve got some questions about any aspect of your course, taking action can be a positive step towards getting you on the…

Staying in Brighton over Christmas? Find out what festive activities are happening locally….

If you’re looking for some activities to join in with over the festive season, we want to give you some suggestions of free (or cheap) activities you can get involved with: International Student Christmas Lunch (everyone is welcome) When? Thursday 20th December 1.00pm-4.00pm Where? The Hub at Varley Park What’s occurring? Subsidised meal, Secret Santa, Christmas tunes, traditional Christmas…

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…