This page is here to provide general guidance. If you would like to speak to an Advisor please click here.
Budgeting
Managing money during your time as a student can be really challenging. Here at the SU we can give you free advice around budgeting and debt support.
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/students/student-budgeting-planner/
https://www.savethestudent.org/
University Financial support
You can also get financial support from the university through hardship funds Here, bursaries and additional supports funds can be found via this link.
Money Wellness also has many guides offering advice on navigating spending and budgeting with the current cost of living:
Council Tax
If you are a full time student then you won’t have to pay council tax.
If you and your household are all registered as full time students , you will be exempt from paying council tax. If you would like further information on your council tax status please come and speak to SU Advice
If you are enrolled as a part time student then you may qualify for a discount.
For further information, please see the UK governments advice on Student Council tax:
https://www.gov.uk/council-tax/discounts-for-full-time-students
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/council-tax/student-housing-council-tax/#:~:text=The%20property%20won't%20be,of%20the%20council%20tax%20bill.
Free Pads and Tampons at the SU
The Student Union provides free menstrual products (including pads and tampons). You can get these from the SU shop or the SU offices