Student finance resources

Find out about the different types of funding available if you are a UK student including undergraduate funding and financial support based on personal circumstances.

Starting university often means handling your own money for the first time which can feel overwhelming. We’re here to help with some advice on budgeting, saving and cutting down on bills. From setting up a simple budget to finding ways to make your money go further, we’ll show you how to manage your finances confidently.

This guide features tips from students, academics, and financial experts, and covers everything from student finance to saving on your weekly shop.

There's lots to think about when you go to uni, and sorting your budget should be a top priority. Student maintenance support, designed to help cover the cost of rent, transport, food, household bills and other outgoings, isn't always enough. Knowing what you have to spend each week is essential... here's how to do it.

There's lots to think about when you go to uni, and sorting your budget should be a top priority. Student maintenance support, designed to help cover the cost of rent, transport, food, household bills and other outgoings, isn't always enough. Knowing what you have to spend each week is essential... here's how to do it.

Here’s our budget-friendly tips for food shopping in Leeds from Katie Ahearn, a second-year journalism student at Leeds.

Student Finance got your head in a spin? Save the Student aims to show you where the money is, how it works, how much you can get and how to get your hands on it.