Happy New Year! We hope you’ve had a good Christmas break, and are looking forward to an exciting 2019! After Christmas, most people’s thoughts now turn to money. Whether you budgeted well in the first term, or ended up over-spending and maxing-out your credit, there’s always room for improvement. The good news is that by …
‘Fancy some easy money – with no strings attached?’ If you’re in the red and looking for easy ways to make money, you could be in danger of becoming a money mule.
It’s now mid-way through the first term, and although we hope that you are having a fantastic time studying with us in Northampton, it’s often around this time when students start to have problems managing their money. If you have any money worries, don’t panic – here’s a guide about what to do next to …
Welcome to the University of Northampton! Whether you are a new or a returning student, we hope you have a fantastic experience studying with us at our new Waterside campus. Money is often a cause of concern for students so here is a checklist to help you get into good habits early when managing your …
At the start of term, we receive many queries relating to student finance and funding. Here is a list of the most typical questions – and answers – to help you while you study with us.
Money is often a concern for students. This Guardian article features second years discussing how they spent their money during their first year – most agree that taking steps to manage your finances is key! By not leaving your finances to chance, you then can spend more time enjoying your studies and your life at …
Getting a summer job is always a great idea – it will give structure to those long, hot days, you’ll gain useful work experience, and best of all, you’ll earn money to spend now (although we would recommend that you save some for next year too). If you are receiving wages, we have some information …
It’s the summer term and with this comes your final instalment of funding for this academic year. You now need to stretch your money for this term and possibly also the summer too. It’s not as scary as it sounds – see below for our guide to keeping on top of your finances for the …
It’s not long now till you get your next payment of student funding – which is something to smile about. However, did you know that more and more students are being targeted by fraudsters through phishing scams? Students are more likely to be contacted just before their funding is due to be paid. But there’s …
Christmas is in the air! There are adverts everywhere for perfume, toys and lots more, with sales galore. Although you’d be forgiven if you started hitting the shops (both physical and online) with gusto, it is possible to enjoy Christmas without spending all your money. How? Read our guide to find out: