Plan your budget
Posted 1 day ago
Tue 29 Jul, 2025 12:07 AM
Manage your money
Basic Financial Planning
Keeping control of your finances is an essential part of your time at University. Following some simple rules can help. Watch our short video on budgeting:
Money management
- Have you applied for all the funds that could be available to you? Find out more about loans, scholarships and financial aid
- See the Student Life 'Cost of Living' pages for great tips and advice
- Be realistic when assessing your outgoings. Think about accommodation fees (rent), food, travel, books and subscriptions such as your mobile phone, Netflix or Spotify
- Check out student only offers for travel, eating out and shopping. Remember you will probably need your student id card to redeem an offer in person
- Be wary of store, credit card and delayed payment offers
- Don't spend it all at once! Once you know what your income is going to be, divide it up so your costs are covered throughout the year.
