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  • Ethical Banking

    We hear a lot about how the banking sector has failed us and that we are powerless to do anything about it. But there is something you can do. By moving your money, you can show that individuals and communities – specifically the student community - can take meaningful action aga...

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  • Living on a budget

    Freedom comes with responsibility and as you rid yourselves of the shackles of parental guidance, you inherit the duty of managing your own finances. Taking control of your finances is one of the biggest steps for new university students, which means that planning and budgeting i...

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  • Saving money when you’re on a night out

    The temptation to spend your cash on nights out is never far away. When you see that first student loan payment sitting in your bank account, it looks like loads of money, so why not spend some of it on having a good time?

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  • Getting your student finance at the start of term

    Higher education students - if you’ve successfully applied for student finance for the autumn term, you’ll get payment two to three days after your university or college has confirmed your attendance with your funding body. Please note that you will not receive any money prior to...

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  • Alternative Sources of Funding

    If you are not eligible for funding from the principal government sources for students such as Student Finance England or the Student Awards Agency for Scotland, there are some alternative sources of funding that students can access.

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