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UCAS Clearing Student Finance: Essential Considerations and AdviceJul 2nd 2025 · 3 min readStudent finance is a worrying subject for lots of students. Those applying after Clearing may find that their student finance works differently than those who applied a few weeks earlier.

Scholarships for International StudentsNov 12th 2024We've covered university grants, bursaries and scholarships before, however, we haven’t covered them here for international students.

Student FinanceNov 12th 2024Whether it be the student loan repayments after university, or it’s the overall budgeting of your money every month, there are always things to consider when exploring student finance.

8 Ways to Save Money at UniversityOct 24th 2024Being at a university will guarantee you two things; a magnificent time and an empty bank account.

How council tax works for studentsSep 12th 2024 · 2 min readConfused by council tax? Not to worry! Let's break down what this might look like, how to pay your council tax and which students are exempt.

Student DiscountsJul 11th 2024Loyalty cards and sign ups can seem annoying when shopping or browsing the internet, and it may feel like your purse is full enough, but when it comes to being a student, saving money is extremely important and can save you a few quid!

University grants for students in the UKMay 23rd 2024 · 2 min readYou may find that student finance isn’t enough to cover the costs of your uni experience. Securing yourself a grant can help with this! But who can get one?

What is a scholarship?May 20th 2024 · 4 min readUniversity can be an expensive experience. If you’re looking for some extra support, a scholarship may help.

Students Contents InsuranceDec 5th 2023Students contents insurance is an essential part of living in a student house and all students will need to look into it.

Do Students Pay Tax?Dec 5th 2023Student tax isn't as horrible or complicated as you might think, in fact, it's actually quite an easy thing to work out!

Student LoanDec 5th 2023Now that your courses are chosen, dreaded exams are finally over; there is the lovely (we wish) process of Student Finance

How to Save MoneyDec 5th 2023If you live away from home during your course, you will have a lot more responsibilities than you did before

The different types of military bursariesDec 4th 2023 · 5 min readMembers of the armed forces are just as welcome at university as anyone else. For any servicemen or women looking to study at university next year, there are a number of useful military bursaries available!

Student loan repayments: Everything you need to knowNov 23rd 2023 · 7 min readStudent loans have become something of a myth for most students, the fearmongering and false information are enough to put any student off. So here we have all the information you need!

What is the NHS Learning Support Fund?Nov 13th 2023 · 4 min readThe NHS has a number of helpful bursaries in place for students that require some financial support for students should they require them. One of these is the NHS Learning Support Fund.

What is the student finance deadline?Nov 10th 2023 · 4 min readWhen students begin the application process student finance is usually at the back of their mind, because of all the decisions they have to make along the way.

Everything you need to know about your student TV licenceAug 31st 2023There isn’t a specific TV licence that students need to purchase as a student. But, do you need one? In reality, there is no such thing as a "student TV licence." There is only one TV licence that can be purchased, and it applies to everyone, regar

Managing the cost of living at universityAug 25th 2023 · 5 min readUnderstanding and managing student living costs can be tricky to get your head around - from accommodation to food shops, bills and transport. The average cost of living at university will shape how and what you budget.

Student budgeting tips to help you save smartlyAug 25th 2023 · 5 min readSave yourself the headache later and get ahead of budgeting at university. By understanding your incoming budget and outgoings, you’ll get a grasp over what you have to spend on student living term to term.

What is a Bursary?Apr 13th 2023When it comes to bursaries, you would be surprised just how many university students do not know what they are. Luckily, we do!

Student Car InsuranceFeb 13th 2023Most students who go to university tend not to take a car with them, but those that do are often worried about their student car insurance.

NHS BursaryFeb 28th 2022For those who need help with funding for their NHS-related university course should look no further than the NHS bursary.

Cheap Student HolidaysFeb 28th 2022For many students, the idea of going on holiday when at university seems like a pipe-dream, but there are still plenty of cheap student holidays available.

Best Student Bank AccountsFeb 16th 2022There 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.

Utility BillFeb 16th 2022Its important to know what bills you may be faced with and how to deal with them.

Disabled Students AllowanceDec 8th 2021Students that have a disability looking for financial aid, will find a welcome and useful programme with the Disabled Students Allowance.

Student DebtDec 7th 2021Student debt is an inevitably at university, whether it’s self-inflicted or it’s part of a policy by a government to ensure that students pay their way. Either way, it’s an absolute in the university world.

Student BudgetDec 6th 2021Becoming a student offers most young people many opportunities, from learning new things to accepting a handful of new responsibilities.

University Student FinanceDec 6th 2021Applying to university and mapping out your future are both learning experiences themselves, and this all happens before your first day at term as an undergraduate!

Bursaries and Scholarships: The LowdownNov 30th 2021Bursaries and scholarships, the amount that you are entitled to depends on your household income.

Student Credit CardsNov 29th 2021When going to university it is incredibly important that students focus on their money and their spending. One of the many ways that many students keep an eye on this is by using a credit card of some sort.

Student Finance in AmericaNov 29th 2021If you’re looking to apply for a university in America, you will need to understand how to apply to an American university and how to manage your finances.

Student Finance WalesNov 29th 2021Student finance has been a big talking point, especially in the 2017 general election, when Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour party, decided to abolish the idea of student fees and Theresa May’s Conservative party decided that the university fees should be raised.

Student Finance ScotlandNov 29th 2021The way finance works in Scotland is a little different to how the rest of the UK works. In many ways, Scotland has a similar finance sector to the rest of the UK, but they will differ on many different things.

Student Finance NINov 29th 2021If you are thinking of studying in Northern Ireland, then student finance will be very important to you.

Applying for Student FinanceNov 29th 2021If you are entering higher education you may be eligible for help with your tuition fees, living costs and travel.

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