Student fees and funding
Universities in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland can charge students from England up to £9,250 a year for undergraduate tuition. For accelerated degrees (which are completed in less time) English universities can charge up to £11,100. The most Welsh universities can charge is £9,000 a year. Click the find out more button to access more […]
Rail card scheme
A railcard is a great way to save money on train fares for almost any journey you take by train. Click the find out more button for more information and how to apply for your railcard.
The care experienced funding and bursary
It’s important, as a care-experienced person, to apply as an ‘independent student.’ This ensures that your household income isn’t taken into account when calculations are made determining your eligible benefits. Click the find out more link to discover a guide to help you apply.
Best student bank accounts in England 2023
Banks love reeling new students with the best offers they can find. This is a guide to bagging the best deal as a student and how to go about setting up a new student bank account.
Money Saving Expert
For information about how to make the most of your income, budgeting, insurance, banking, and more, check out the Money Saving Expert website. It’s founded by Martin Lewis, who you may have seen on TV. There are a lot of great tips and ideas to help you make the most of your money.
Shop Safely Online
Online shopping is a great way to compare prices, find bargains and save money from anywhere with an internet or mobile data connection. But as its popularity has increased, so have the risks, with more and more people trying to scam you out of your money or steal your card details. Thankfully, if you follow […]
Direct Debits & Standing Orders
If you’ve ever forgotten to pay a bill, you know the hassle it creates. Direct Debits and standing orders change all that – they make sure your bills are paid automatically. Find out how and when to use them, what the costs are and how to sort out any problems.
Banking: Security & Fraud
With the rise of the internet, online scams and fraudulent activity is more common, but there are ways to prevent this. Make sure you use a very strong internet password, and not the name of your cat with a 1 on the end. Use a mix of upper and lower case letters, special symbols and […]
Overdrafts Explained
When you go into your overdraft, you’re getting into debt. An overdraft should be for short-term borrowing or emergencies only. It’s important you manage an overdraft like any other debt to make sure the costs don’t get out of hand. This guide looks at how overdrafts work, how to stop going over your limit and […]
Credit Union Current Accounts
If you’ve had difficulty opening an account with a bank or building society, a credit union current account could be a good option for you. Credit unions are also popular with people who prefer to manage their money through a not-for-profit organisation.