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…

Financial support for Carers – Carers Week 6th – 12th June 2016

Are you a carer? Are you aware that if you’re caring for an elderly relative, a spouse or partner, a child with special educational needs and/or disabilities or anyone else who depends on you, additional financial support may be available to help you whilst you study. The Student Advice Service operates a hardship fund scheme…

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…

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…

TICK TOCK, TICK TOCK – there’s still time to apply for funding for this academic year

Have you applied for everything you’re entitled to this academic year? Are you receiving your full entitlement? Have things changed since you were assessed at the start of the academic year? You can still apply for student finance up until 31st May 2016 and/or make any changes to your application. Just go to sfe online:…

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…