THE FINANCIAL GUIDANCE TEAM

MONEY MATTERS

How we can help you

The Financial Guidance Team can help you understand and manage your finances so that you feel in control of your money. Our team can offer you friendly, professional and confidential support and guidance around the following areas:

Help WITH STUDENT FINANCE

As a student applying for finance, there are a number of different ways we can help you. This includes checking you have received your full entitlement to funding, liaising with funding bodies where appropriate and guidance around other government-assessed funding (such as support from the NHS).

uNIVERSITY FUNDING TO SUPPORT YOUR STUDIES

We offers a number of University loans and funds that you may be eligible to apply for. The team can provide you with guidance around the eligibility criteria and support in making an application.

mONEY MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING

While at University, making your money go further and work harder may feel like a difficult task. Budgeting and knowing how to manage your money can help you feel more in control of your finances.

We can provide you with suggestions on how to create and manage a budget, as well as ways to spend sustainably and save money.

gUIDANCE ON THE FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF COURSE CHANGES

Sometimes, things don’t go to plan and you might experience academic, personal, or financial problems which affect your ability to study.

Whatever the case may be, we will be able to support you in understanding the financial implications of course changes and how this may affect your eligibility to receive funding.

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