Student Freshers
Following your college or university on social media is a great way to keep up to date with social events. Have a look on your student union’s website to find out details of their freshers week. You can expect to find freshers events running in August for Colleges and September for Universities.
Payslips Explained
Your employer is required to provide you with a written payslip every pay period. This lists how much you make, how much is taken out in taxes and other important information. It is important that you check your payslip to make sure details are correct. If you think your payslip is wrong you can always […]
Tax Codes
Sometimes when starting a new job or changing jobs your tax code might change and you may find yourself paying too much tax or too little in taxes. Use this site to check that your tax code is correct or if you think you have paid too much tax you can claim a rebate.
Apprentice Discounts
The NUS Extra card for apprentices offers similar discounts that students get. Check out their website to see the variety of places you can receive an apprentice discount from.
Getting Involved as a Student
This link explores some of the different ways you can get involved at college or university, but it’s also a good idea to check your institutions website or student union to find out more.
Scottish Secure Tenancy
If you enter into a tenancy agreement with a local authority or a housing association you will be given a Scottish Secure Tenancy. A Scottish Secure Tenancy will give you significantly more rights than those in a privately rented accommodation. A tenancy agreement is a written contract between you and your landlord. A tenancy agreement […]
Gordon Rural Action Group
If you are in the Huntly area and are looking for local help, support and advice, contact the Gordon Rural Action Group. Email: Advice@GordonRural.org.uk Call: 07398 900177 or 07454 312797 WhatsApp & text messages are also monitored on the above numbers.