Do the maths

When your loan drops into your account, add it together with any other income and take away all necessary spending - that includes rent, utility bills, phones, or anything else you might need to pay for.

After you've divided what's left by the number of weeks until your next loan, this is a good indication of what you'll have to spend weekly. Remember, try if you can to save a bit for unexpected expenditure!

Use all the campus facilities

Didn’t have time to eat before leaving the house? Our cafes in Moss and McIntyre House offer great value meals for students for breakfast and lunch, we offer free fruit and toast to all students in the mornings. If you’re around at the end of the day, take advantage of the deals at Cakes & Bakes!

When you’re looking for study resources, remember the library at Baskerville House has a huge range of fiction and non-fiction, and over 150 million titles that can be accessed online. Always check out our library catalogue before splashing out on books elsewhere, and remember to ask our librarians to order or reserve something we don’t have.

Join the NUS – and check out other student apps

Getting yourself an NUS Extra card (now called a Totum card) will help with money off grocery shopping, and you can pick up other bargains through Student Beans, UNiDAYS, and a whole host of other apps!

In a number of other shops you can also grab a discount just by showing your student card, so it’s always worth carrying it with you when you’re out and about.

Student council tax and prescription exemption

Is everyone in your household a full-time student? Good news! You don’t need to pay any council tax. If one adult in your household is not a full-time student, you may be eligible for a 25% discount.

Full-time students are also able to claim free prescriptions through the NHS. Find out more about the HC2 form here.

Scholarships, grants and more

See whether you’re eligible for any of our scholarships, fee waivers, or bursaries here.

If you’re an international student, check out what’s available to you here.

In extreme cases, there is limited funding set aside for students who need emergency cash. Speak to our Student Services team who will be able to help.