Our student finance section focuses on applying for student finance, how student finance works in the UK, whether or not students pay tax and information on student council tax.
Student finance is very important when you’re at university. Your student loan is a major part of how you will study your course and how you will manage your student accommodation. In this section, we will show you everything you need to know about student finance, scholarships, bursaries and grants.
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Feb 16th 2022
There are lots of different student bank accounts available. The best accounts are always difficult to pick out because you have to think about which one is better for your specific needs.
Sep 12th 2024 · 2 min read
Confused by council tax? Not to worry! Let's break down what this might look like, how to pay your council tax and ...
Jul 11th 2024
Loyalty cards and sign ups can seem annoying when shopping or browsing the internet, and it may feel like your purse is...
Jul 11th 2024
Being at a university will guarantee you two things; a magnificent time and an empty bank account.
May 23rd 2024 · 2 min read
You may find that student finance isn’t enough to cover the costs of your uni experience. Securing yourself a grant can...
May 20th 2024 · 4 min read
University can be an expensive experience. If you’re looking for some extra support, a scholarship may help.
Dec 5th 2023
Students contents insurance is an essential part of living in a student house and all students will need to look into i...
Dec 5th 2023
Student tax isn't as horrible or complicated as you might think, in fact, it's actually quite an easy thing to ...
Dec 5th 2023
Now that your courses are chosen, dreaded exams are finally over; there is the lovely (we wish) process of Student Fina...
Dec 5th 2023
If you live away from home during your course, you will have a lot more responsibilities than you did before
Dec 4th 2023 · 5 min read
Members of the armed forces are just as welcome at university as anyone else. For any servicemen or women looking to st...
Nov 23rd 2023 · 7 min read
Student loans have become something of a myth for most students, the fearmongering and false information are enough to ...
Nov 13th 2023 · 4 min read
The NHS has a number of helpful bursaries in place for students that require some financial support for students should...
Nov 10th 2023 · 4 min read
When students begin the application process student finance is usually at the back of their mind, because of all the de...
Aug 31st 2023
There isn’t a specific TV licence that students need to purchase as a student. But, do you need one? In reality, there ...
Aug 25th 2023 · 5 min read
Understanding and managing student living costs can be tricky to get your head around - from accommodation to food shop...
Aug 25th 2023 · 5 min read
Save yourself the headache later and get ahead of budgeting at university. By understanding your incoming budget and ou...
Jun 13th 2023 · 3 min read
Student finance is a worrying subject for lots of students. Those applying after Clearing may find that their student f...
Apr 13th 2023
We've covered university grants, bursaries and scholarships before, however, we haven’t covered them here for inter...
Apr 13th 2023
When it comes to bursaries, you would be surprised just how many university students do not know what they are. Luckily...
Feb 13th 2023
Most students who go to university tend not to take a car with them, but those that do are often worried about their st...
Feb 28th 2022
For those who need help with funding for their NHS-related university course should look no further than the NHS bursar...
Feb 28th 2022
For many students, the idea of going on holiday when at university seems like a pipe-dream, but there are still plenty ...
Feb 16th 2022
There are lots of different student bank accounts available. The best accounts are always difficult to pick out because...
Feb 16th 2022
Its important to know what bills you may be faced with and how to deal with them.
Dec 8th 2021
Students that have a disability looking for financial aid, will find a welcome and useful programme with the Disabled S...
Dec 7th 2021
Student debt is an inevitably at university, whether it’s self-inflicted or it’s part of a policy by a government to en...
Dec 6th 2021
Becoming a student offers most young people many opportunities, from learning new things to accepting a handful of new ...
Dec 6th 2021
Applying to university and mapping out your future are both learning experiences themselves, and this all happens befor...
Nov 30th 2021
Bursaries and scholarships, the amount that you are entitled to depends on your household income.
Nov 29th 2021
When going to university it is incredibly important that students focus on their money and their spending. One of the m...
Nov 29th 2021
If you’re looking to apply for a university in America, you will need to understand how to apply to an American univers...
Nov 29th 2021
Student finance has been a big talking point, especially in the 2017 general election, when Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour part...
Nov 29th 2021
The way finance works in Scotland is a little different to how the rest of the UK works. In many ways, Scotland has a s...
Nov 29th 2021
If you are thinking of studying in Northern Ireland, then student finance will be very important to you.
Nov 29th 2021
Whether it be the student loan repayments after university, or it’s the overall budgeting of your money every month, th...
Nov 29th 2021
If you are entering higher education you may be eligible for help with your tuition fees, living costs and travel.
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