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Access to Learning Fund – closing date for final year is looming

If you are a final year student experiencing financial difficulties, you can still apply to the Access to Learning Fund up until this Friday 9th May 2014. For more information and an application form please contact Student Advice Service by phone on 01273 642888 or pop in to the Student Services office on your campus…

Continuing students should reapply for funding now

Student Finance England advises continuing students to apply now for next year’s funding Students who are returning to their studies in the 14/15 academic year can now re-apply to Student Finance England (SFE) at www.gov.uk/studentfinance The advice is don’t wait! You need to apply early to ensure that your finance is in place for the…

Be aware of scams and phishing

Students are often targeted with phishing e-mails around student finance payment dates (the next date being 28th April) Students should ignore messages that tell them to ‘validate their account’or provide any personal, security or banking details. SFE, SLC, Student Finance Wales and SAAS will never request for students to provide or confirm their information in this way. Practical …

Changes to the free uni bus in Brighton

The Big Lemon Bus company runs a free service between Brighton campuses, which is the 44 bus route between Grand Parade and Falmer. Travel is free for for those carrying a Unicard (student ID card). If you don’t have your id with you, you may be charged the standard fare for that route. Service changes Following on from comments…

Spring things to do for next to nothing

Photo Credit: Rob via Compfight — Devils Dyke Spring is just around the corner (we hope!). Make the most of the great outdoors on our doorsteps and get active for next to nothing. Enjoy a seafront stroll, football match, game of basketball or table tennis, or if you’re feeling more adventurous: Cycle safely in Brighton and…

Save on travel home at Easter

Photo Credit: Thomas Leuthard via Compfight If you’re travelling home for Easter, you can save on train tickets and other travel by booking in advance and shopping around. Here’s our discount travel top tips.

Valentine’s day on a budget

Planning an extravagant Valentine’s Day? Nothing says I love you more than a thoughtful homemade gift or giving something that money can’t buy. Here’s five ideas that won’t blow your budget. Photo Credit: Brandon Warren via Compfight

New year + new term = new start with the budget

Make budgeting a priority for 2014. You may have overspent in the first term but it’s not too late to make a fresh start. Look no further than the Student Advice Service who offer free expert advice on how to stretch those pounds instead of shedding them. Get in touch to make a one to one appointment with…