Financial tips for new starters

Five financial tips for new starters

Think about doing some paid work in your first few years at university – you won’t have as much time once you start your clinical years. See our section on part time and vacation jobs for possible options.
Be on top of your finances from the start. Use our interactive budget planner to help you plan a budget. Look at essential expenditure first such as rent and bills, then you can see how much you have left for everyday spending.
See our top ten money saving tips for ways of cutting down your expenses.
There are lots of charitable trusts that offer grants to students based on different criteria. It is worth applying to these throughout your degree. Keep checking the news section of our website for up and coming deadlines.
If you get into financial difficulty, don’t move into denial mode or assume it’s ok because your friends are in debt too. There is always help available. Go to the ‘Getting Advice’ section of the website for details of help available at your University or Student Union Advice Centre. Alternatively you can post a question to our ‘Independent Money Adviser’ for confidential money advice via email.

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