New to uni in 2016? Read on for important funding payment information…..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3ao-b8v5Pgw If you are due to start uni 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 declaration has been received…

Changes to UNIZONE tickets

With effect from today, 22nd August 2016, significant changes are being implemented to the purchse of Unizone tickets. Customers will need to use their current valid student id card or NUS card PLUS A 16-25 RAILCARD in order to purchase a weekly, monthly or termly ticket. These changes have not been widely publicised and have…

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,…

Returning students – still not yet applied for next year’s funding?

Summer may be finally here but September is only just around the corner………….. artnoose via Compfight You still have time to submit your online application for funding. Just. Students need to apply for funding each year of their course, whether they are progressing to the next academic year or having to repeat the current academic…

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…

Apply NOW to the Student Support Fund (before 10th June)

Are you a continuing Home student in need of financial help before the end of the academic year? The closing date for the Student Support Fund applications for continuing undergraduates is Friday 10th June 2016 so be sure to get your form submitted with all the evidence. Do you want to know more before you apply? Speak to…

FINAL CALL FOR FINAL YEAR HARDSHIP FUND APPLICATIONS

Are you a final year Home student in need of financial help before the end of your studies? The closing date for Student Support Fund applications for final year and PGCE students is this Friday 6th May 2016 so be sure to get your form submitted with all the evidence this week. Do you want…