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This Month - Getting Settled & Funding Ready
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Starting a new academic year is exciting, but it can also come with lots of new responsibilities, especially when it comes to managing your money. Whether you're moving into accommodation, receiving your first student funding payments, or learning how to budget independently, taking a little time to get organised now can help you feel more confident throughout the year.
This month we're focusing on getting settled and funding ready. From understanding your living costs and creating a budget, to knowing when accommodation and bursary payments are due, we've pulled together a collection of resources to help you get started. Explore the resources below and start the year feeling informed, prepared, and in control of your finances!
If you're short on time, then start with our to find out about:
- How to open a bank account
- How to get to the shops
- Student discounts
- Cooking for yourself
- Where to get help
Hardship Funding
If you鈥檙e experiencing financial difficulty, please know that support may be available to you. You might be eligible for Hardship Funding from the University, which could be offered either as an Emergency Loan or as a non-repayable award, depending on your circumstances.
Find out more
糖心TV Bursary
The 糖心TV Bursary is a non鈥憆epayable award that helps support full鈥憈ime Home undergraduate students from lower鈥慽ncome households. Eligibility will depend on the year you started your course.
- 糖心TV Bursary - students who started in or after September 2025
- 糖心TV Bursary - students who started before September 2025
Scholarships
You can find other funding opportunities through the Scholarships Search PortalLink opens in a new window. If you have any questions about scholarships, email
Tuition Fees
The Student Finance website details tuition feesLink opens in a new window, which differ depending on whether you are a Home or an International student. If you are paying your own fees, you can do this through Flywire or by direct debit - see the Methods of Payment webpageLink opens in a new window for more information about how to pay. If you have any questions about how much your fees will be or how to pay, contact the University's Student Finance teamLink opens in a new window.
Who should I contact about my query?
Several teams across the University support students with their money in different ways. The table below outlines who students should contact depending on the type of query.
Managing your money
Budgeting as a student can seem daunting, but we have lots of articles to help you get started!
