Money

If you're experiencing financial hardship, or are in a crisis, please contact safeguarding@petroc.ac.uk and make us aware of your circumstances. Additional financial support may be available.

16-18 Bursary fund

16-18 Bursary Fund - Petroc CollegeIf you are 16-18 years old, you may be eligible for a Bursary Fund to help finance your college course. Find out more.

19+ Bursary

19+ Bursary - Petroc CollegeYou could help get funding for your college course if you are 19 years old or over and fulfil other criteria. Find out more.

Advanced Learner Loan

Advanced Learner Loan Bursary - Petroc CollegeYou may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan Bursary if you are 19 years old or over and fit relevant criteria. Find out more.

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Money management

Money Saving Expert's Money Mantras:

Do I need it? Can I afford it? Is it cheaper elsewhere?
Will I use it? Is it worth it? Is it cheaper elsewhere?

Beginners guide to money management

Budget planner

How to save money

Choosing the right bank account

Money worries?

If you're worried about your financial situation, debt, or need help with planning your budget, help is available.
Speak to:

Citizens AdviceOnline free advice from Citizens Advice to help you find a way forward, whatever the problem. Our research enables us to campaign on issues affecting people's lives.

Wisermoney | EncompassWisermoney projects can help with benefits and debt advice, mental health, how to manage your money, training and community development.

Money and mental health

Coping with financial worriesRead about how worries about money or losing your job can affect mental wellbeing, plus tips on coping with anxiety and where to seek help.

Mobile banking safety

Top tips:

Use your bank's official app or website

Once you attempt to login using a fake app, your details can be stolen. Download your banking app directly from the bank's website or through your device's official app store. Check reviews and if in doubt, don't download!

Have a secure password

Your password should be different to that used for anything else and have a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. It should be unique and not easy to guess.

3. Recognise scams and phishing

Hackers often send official-looking e-mails to trick people into giving out sensitive information. Your bank will never contact you and ask for your account details, pin or password. Don't give this information out!

4. Avoid insecure wi-fi networks

Many retail locations offer free wi-fi, along with places like libraries, restaurants and on trains and buses. Never log into your mobile banking when connected to an unfamiliar network. Switching to your device's 4G, or waiting until you're able to connect to a secure wi-fi network, such as at home, is much safer.

5. Keep your device safe!

Keep your phone in a familiar place at all times and also make sure it’s safe even if lost. Set a pin, touch ID or use facial recognition to unlock your home screen. Log out of apps and web pages, and tell them not to save passwords.