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Nine money saving tips to cut the cost of your food shop

Tue 7 July 2020 - 08:06

By money.co.uk in Money

1. Create a budget
The best way to help make sure your food shopping doesn’t leave you skint is to create a monthly budget of your outgoings and incomings. Factor in how much you spend on food and stick to your budget when you shop. It’s easy to go over by a few pounds each week but over a year this really adds up. Subtract money from your budget every time you pick up anything to eat while you’re out and about to get a handle on how much you’re actually spending on food - you might be surprised by how much you’re actually spending on takeaway food.

2. Take a shopping list
Before you head to the supermarket, write down everything you need and work out if you’ve got enough in your budget to buy it all. Shopping without a list can be lethal – you might end up with goods on offer that you don...

The Student Finance Guide for Freshers

Fri 18 September 2020 - 15:37

By money.co.uk in Money

If you are heading to university this autumn, life is about to get interesting! We look at how to make sure you can afford to have fun rather than worrying about the pennies.

Whether you will be living away from your parents for the first time or studying from home, once you start university you will have far more financial independence than ever before.

You will also be offered a bewildering array of accounts, cards and other finance options.
Financial products might sound a little dull, but the freedom they can give you if you choose wisely can be the difference between affording to do what you want and missing out on fun...

Four key things you need to know about student finance

Tue 10 September 2019 - 10:11

By UCAS in Money

1. First off, we need to make it clear that we are not student finance! We don’t arrange funding, but we can point you in the right direction and help you to understand the process. 

2. There are two types of loans:
  • A Tuition Fee Loan – this covers the cost of course fees. Your university or college will charge the tuition fee and your loan is paid directly to them. The amount unis charge varies – it can be up to £9,250 per year for a full-time course. Use our search tool to find courses and then use the ‘Fees and finance’ tab to check out how much they cost.
  • A Maintenance Loan – this helps cover living costs while you’re studying. How much you’ll get depends on your household income, where you’ll be studying, where you currently...

Student finance + saving tips

Tue 6 July 2021 - 12:36

By Charlotte Stevenson in Money

One of the things I have always found most stressful throughout my life is the idea of student finance. Mainly because I am terrible at keeping up to date on what is going in and out of my bank account, so getting into the habit of this has been really important in order to make sure things are paid on time and everything is in order. Once you do get into the habit of organising things and keeping track of where you are at with everything, it gets much easier to deal with your income, what you can spend and when, without needing to worry too much. Worrying should be confined to the minimum so that you don't surpass your stress levels too soon and burn out before exams/deadlines, so it is important to keep those levels low with as much organisation as you can.
 


With this in...

Managing your money tips from Plymouth College of Art

Wed 23 October 2019 - 11:20

By Plymouth College of Art in Money

Finance issues when you are studying often cause unnecessary stress and anxiety.

Plymouth College of Art’s Student Support team have put together a few top tips for managing your cash at uni.

1. Get an NUS card. Money off groceries (Co-op), and discounts for travel to interviews (National Express, Megabus, or railcards*) all add up. With money off entertainment (Thorpe Park anyone?) and eating out (Pizza Hut!), saving between 10 – 50% will always be welcome when there’s too much month for your money!
2. Keep your documents...

How students can save money

Thu 17 October 2019 - 12:18

By Swansea University in Money

Managing your money at university can be a challenge, and often students will face unexpected costs that they may not be used to when living at home. We’ve written a guide of typical things that students spend money on, and how you could potentially save some cash.
 
  • Accommodation
    • Share your accommodation – not only will you split the cost of rent/bills, you can also share household items, such as kitchen utensils.
  • Groceries (food/drink/toiletries)
    • Plan your meals, and make shopping lists! This will prevent you buying things unnecessarily, making meal times a lot easier. Shopping online can be a good way to avoid extra spending and being tempted by those discount stickers!
  • ...

Making a student loan go further

Wed 7 November 2018 - 16:27

By Swansea University in Money

We all know university is a big financial investment, and money often plays a part when deciding whether or not to continue into higher education.

Not only is it important to apply for student finance and find out what loans you’re entitled to, but you should also check what scholarships and bursaries may be available through your university – these often include academic/sporting/music scholarships, income-related bursaries, and...

Managing money at university tips from the University of Reading

Wed 7 November 2018 - 16:27

By University of Reading in Money

There are many aspects to managing money at university, but here are three tips that spring to mind!
 
Make a budget
 
Creating and sticking to a budget is hard work, and can be quite a learning curve. However, I found it to be the best method to help me stay on top of my finances. Expenses can quickly add up, so keeping to a budget helps you from overspending on things you don’t really need.
 
Part-time work
 
An extra source of income can never hurt, especially at university, where social events are so common...

Managing money at uni tips from the University of Nottingham

Wed 7 November 2018 - 16:27

By University of Nottingham in Money

Students: people who are notoriously bad with money, spending it all on nights out and takeaways, with no regard for the essentials like rent, bills, and ACTUAL food.

I’m a third year music student at the University of Nottingham, and I must admit that even I have fallen into believing this stereotype. Whilst I have friends that seem to struggle a little with budgeting, I also know many students that are smashing it. Here are my top five tips on how to manage your money well at uni (and still have room for that legendary Chinese takeaway down the road).

1. Work out the essentials
Sit down with a pen and paper, and write down everything you MUST pay each month. Things like rent, bills, phone contracts, subscriptions – all the things that will be coming out of your bank account each month that could easily go unnoticed if you’re not aware of them. So, work out how much money you have coming in each...

Going through Clearing? Update your student finance account now!

Tue 13 August 2019 - 17:46

By Student Finance England in Money

Didn’t get the results you were expecting? You might end up using Clearing or Adjustment to find a place on a university or college course. Whichever one you use, it’s important to let Student Finance England know of any changes as soon as possible, as it could affect your funding.

Student Finance England has some words of advice for anyone changing their course at this time of year.

Already applied?
If you’ve applied already, it’s easy to change your details by logging in to your account at www.gov.uk/studentfinance and going to: Your Account>Change your application>University/college course.

Once we’ve got this information, we’ll re-assess your application and let you know of any changes to the amount of student finance you can get as quickly as we can.

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