5 min read
Student finance and Ucas Clearing – what you need to know
How does student finance work if you go through Clearing? What if you’ve not even applied for finance yet? Student Finance England clears up some myths for us.
24 July 2019
6 min read
Quick guide to student finance if you're from Wales
If you’re a Welsh student off to uni, read our guide to what loans and grants are on the table, whether you're studying in Wales or elsewhere in the UK...
16 July 2019
5 min read
The reality of student finance, according to students…
How well are students managing the cost of university? As part of our annual survey, we posed the big questions – this is what they said.
16 July 2019
3 min read
Scholarships and additional funding guide [Download]
Hands up: who wants free money? Students, let us introduce you to the funding pots that you don’t have to pay back…
10 July 2019
7 min read
Freshers' survival: student banking guide
How to bank smartly as a student, including the best and worst student accounts, how to open an account, overdrafts and more.
10 July 2019
10 min read
Parents: how to budget for university costs
Many parents find themselves financially supporting their child at university. Whether your child is starting to apply or they're off in the next month, here are some ways that you can lend a financial hand.
06 June 2019
9 min read
Student fees and finance for where you live
Do you know how student finance works? Find out if you can get student finance and how to go about it.
16 April 2019
6 min read
How much debt will you actually get into by going to university?
Many students worry about debt after they graduate. Find out what you can expect from your student loan repayments.
06 April 2019
14 min read
Student finance: what parents need to know
Not sure what financial support there is for your child at university or how their repayments work? Read our beginner's guide to student finance for parents.
06 April 2019
12 min read
When will your student loan be written off and what will it cost you?
From the amount of interest charged to having your loan written off, find out everything you need to know about paying back your student loan.
06 April 2019
10 min read
Dropping out or changing university course: the impact on your student finance
If you drop out of uni, it's likely that you'll need to pay back some of your tuition fees and maintenance loan. Find out how dropping out will affect your student finances.
06 April 2019
8 min read
Supporting your child's student finance: Q&A
Got a question about your child's student finance? Julie Kelly from the University of Hertfordshire tackles those important need-to-knows...
06 April 2019
6 min read
The best student discounts and how to get them
We look at the top discounts for shopping, eating out and more for students and apprentices. Plus, our sage advice on detecting dodgy deals so you don't get rumbled.
04 February 2019
4 min read
Quick guide to fees and finance for part-time students
Part-time students can also get a Tuition Fee Loan and maintenance support like their full-time peers. However, student finance works a little differently, as our guide explains.
01 February 2019
7 min read
Quick guide to student finance if you’re from Scotland
Scottish student applying for student finance? See why you might not have to pay any tuition fees, plus help available for living costs.
07 January 2019
4 min read
Quick guide to fees and finance if you’re from Northern Ireland
Northern Irish student looking for help with uni fees, loans and grants? Look no further, we’ve got you covered.
07 January 2019
7 min read
Quick guide to student finance if you’re from England
Are you struggling to understand student finance in England? Get to grips with how things work including what you'll pay in tuition fees, financial support for living costs and more.
07 January 2019
6 min read
Parents: six student bills you should know about
Helping your son or daughter prepare for student budgeting? Here are six student bills to get your child familiar with before they fly the nest...
08 December 2018
6 min read
10 things to remember to budget for at university
Juggling your money at uni can take some time getting used to (but it's a vital life lesson). Here are 10 things that should be top of your budget.
08 December 2018
9 min read
The average cost of living at university... revealed
How much do you really need to live on at university? See what the average UK student spends on food, going out, accommodation etc. to help you budget for university.
08 December 2018
5 min read
Black Friday for students: deals and deceptions
How to find a great deal this Black Friday, whether you can use your student discount, our top Black Friday shopping tips, and more.
15 November 2018
4 min read
Graduates: Five tips to choose the best graduate bank account
We explore how to look around for the best graduate bank accounts, alongside other advice to help you stretch your budget.
16 September 2018
5 min read
What your tuition fees won’t cover
Your tuition fee loan won’t cover all your uni expenses. See what you should budget for.
02 September 2018
7 min read
Having a part-time job at university: students' views
A part-time job can relieve some of the financial pressure of university. Read students' top tips for bagging work, juggling this with your studies and more.
27 August 2018
5 min read
Six ways to get money-ready for uni
We run through some quick and easy things students can do now to hit the ground running when they get to uni.
15 August 2018
8 min read
Applying for bursaries and scholarships – student tips
Want to apply for a bursary or scholarship but not sure how the process works? Students share their top tips on how it all works.
12 July 2018
4 min read
What types of extra funding are available to help you at university?
If you need an extra loan for your student finance, or think you might be eligible for a hardship fund or bursary, it’s worth seeing what you can get.
07 July 2018
5 min read
Which bursaries and scholarships are available?
University bursaries or scholarships can make all the difference when it comes to funding your university studies. Find out what might be available and where to look.
11 June 2018
8 min read
10 ways to cut your costs at university
Worried that your maintenance loan and savings won’t quite cover your living costs at university? Current students reveal their top tips to save cash…
11 June 2018
2 min read
What's better – a fee waiver or a bursary?
What is a bursary and how does it work? We explain and advise between your fee waiver or bursary options.
06 June 2018
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