Money Week 4-8 March

We’re supporting National Student Money Week, which runs from Monday 4 to Friday 8 March. The focus of this year’s campaign is on helping you to reduce risks from things like scamming and unmanageable debt, and enjoying more rewards through budgeting and careful spending.

We recognise that many of you are facing pressures with the rise in cost of living and the many scams and offers of debt which students are at risk from. Your financial and wider wellbeing remain an important priority for the University, so we are continuing to focus on these issues to offer you advice and guidance.

During Money Week the Student Advice Service will be visiting your campus, bringing an interactive roadshow to raise awareness of the support available to you and to share their expert advice.

There will also be an opportunity to share advice on how to protect yourselves from financial risk and learn new ways to stay safe by sharing knowledge with other students, and we also have some giveaways on offer.

On campus events for Money Week 2024

• Monday 4 March, City campus: Grand Parade main building, Atrium gallery 12 – 2pm

• Tuesday 5 March, Falmer: Checkland building foyer 12– 2pm

• Thursday 7 March, Moulsecoomb: Cockcroft building, outside Aldrich Library 12– 2pm

• Friday 8 March, Eastbourne: Darley Road campus, Greynore Restaurant 12 – 2pm

Free event: An interview with a former fraudster

Wednesday 6 March 2024 11:15am – 12pm via Teams

You’re invited to attend a free 45-minute online session featuring Tony Sales, a former fraudster turned prevention expert, who will explore tactics used by fraudsters to scam students and launder money. Tony will address questions, providing insights on how students can stay safe and respond if approached or victimized by fraud.

You also have access to personalised support and resources

• Extensive wellbeing support
• One-to-one financial advice: speak to our Student Advice team if you’re facing financial difficulties.
• Support from your Students’ Union via their Cost-of-living information hub and access to the BSU Pantry providing FREE non-perishable food and toiletries across our campuses.
• Employment: a jobs bulletin and one-to-one support, both of which can be accessed through Careers Connect. We’re employing an increasing number of students in on-campus job roles, such as Student Ambassadors and Wellbeing Champions, as well as roles in our sport and catering facilities.
• Money Matters blog for tips on making your money go further.
• Student discounts for travel and transport.
• Join TOTUM for access to further discounts.
• Skills support: study skills guides and resources that you can access 24/7.