Student Loans

Student finance includes, student loans or grants for tuition fees and living costs.  All full time university students can apply for student finance on the link below

https://www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance

If you are unsure if you are eligible for student finance follow the link below

https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies

To apply online you will need your Passport and National Insurance Number. The application deadline is usually around the end of May each year.

Student Bank Accounts

You can apply for a student bank account from around the age of 17, some banks require you to be 18.

Some accounts offer perks such as free rail travel cards or amazon prime membership. It is important to weigh up all the pro's and con's of the various accounts to see which is best for you.

The link below may help

https://www.which.co.uk/money/banking/student-and-graduate-bank-accounts/student-bank-accounts-ablvm7t6pdjr

 Accommodation

Once you have made your firm and insurance choice of University on UCAS keep checking your emails.

You will be contacted directly by the Universities to arrange student accommodation, you must complete the forms as requested and submit to both your firm and insurance Universities.