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Learning how to manage your money is a crucial part of university life and this may be the first time you’re experiencing financial independence. This webpage includes suggestions as to how you might manage your finances whilst studying.

If you are worried about your finances, please contact the Funding and Financial Support team.

Please note, if you are an international student, some of the suggestions below may not be relevant to you. 

Understanding your Budget modules

Work through the Understanding your Budget module in Moodle to learn about how different situations may impact your budget while you are a student. 

Fraud and scams

Learn about the most common types of scams and fraud and find out what you can do to stay safe by reading our Fraud and Scams webpage.

Living costs in Nottingham

Take a look at the possible expenses you may face when studying in Nottingham along with other considerations when planning your budget on our Living Costs in Nottingham webpage.

Food on a student budget

Food can be a of large part of your essential spend. Have a look at our page on food on a student budget .

 

Short of cash?

Have you claimed all possible student support?                            
 
Consider part-time work                                                                  
 
Apply for additional support from the university                             
 
 
Arrange an interest free overdraft on your bank account                  
 
Are you eligible for state benefits?                                                
 
 

 

 

Are you a student with a child/children?

Childcare support fund                                                              
 
Nottingham potential bursary                                                             
 
Additional allowances from the Government or NHS                         
 
 
State benefits                                                                                       
 
 

 

 

Problems with student finance/Student Loans Company/NHS

Student Finance enquiry line/NHS student helpline                         
 
Talk to the financial support team                                                             
 
Is there any help while my funding is sorted?                                             
 
 

Worried about debt?

If you are worried about debt contact the Student Advice Centre, Portland Building, University Park for help and advice. Staff are trained debt advisors, experienced in helping students resolve debt problems.

Telephone SAC: 0115 84 68730

Email: Students' Union Advice

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