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Cost of living drop-in – 2 March 2023, 11am-3pmÌý

On Thursday 2ndÌýMarch, come along to the Student Centre to talk to staff from Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøվ’s Funding Office, Money and Budgeting Advisors from the Students’ Union Advice Service, and Sophie Bimson, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøվ’s crime prevention and personal safety officer. They’ll be there from 11am to 3pm,Ìýon the mezzanine of the Student Centre to give information and advice. Please do drop by to ask us about all things money-related, includingÌý

• Budgeting and money managementÌý
• Student Finance and UK student loansÌý
• Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Undergraduate BursaryÌý
• Student hardship fundsÌý
• How to avoid scams and what to do if you’ve been scammedÌý

You can alsoÌýtake part in our Shopping Basket Challenge to be in with a chance of winning a tablet.Ìý

Presentation on money management and budgeting – 2 March 2023, 12.30pmÌý

Join us at 12.30 on the mezzanine of the Student Centre (the seating area beside the courtyard/Cloisters entrance) for this presentation – you don’t need to sign up to attend, just turn up! Attendees will also be entered into a prize draw to win a tablet.Ìý

If you can’t make any of our in-person events but you’re in need of advice, you are welcome to contact us via askÂ鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ to book an appointment to speak with a Student Funding Advisor.Ìý

Students’ Union support Ìý

We know that being a student in London is becoming more and more challenging, andÌýwe're here to help if you have no other way to fund essential living costs.ÌýFinancial support is available to help with everydayÌýliving expenses, to cover the cost ofÌýgetting involved with activities, and to support with the cost of purchasingÌýgender-affirmingÌýproducts.ÌýFinancial support is provided by our trained, independent, and impartial advice team.Ìý

Find out about and apply for theÌý and the Ìý

Living Costs Support – Need to know:Ìý

• Small grants, of up to £150, of financial support is available within days, transferred directly into your account.Ìý
• You can use this to cover the costs ofÌýfood, travel, and other expensesÌýi.e utility bills.Ìý
• You don't need to repay this –Ìýit is a grant.Ìý
• Your department, tutor, parents etc. won't know you have taken this support unless you choose to tell them.Ìý
• Support of up to £3,000 is available through Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøվ’s financial assistance fund, although this can take up to five weeks to process.Ìý
• If you need financial support of up to £3,000, but can't wait five weeks, the £150 grant (and other similar grants) can help cover immediate financial pressure.Ìý
• Our trained Money Advisors in our Advice Service can support you through the process of accessing financial support.Ìý

More information and useful linksÌý

Managing your budget as a studentÌý

James Davis, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ History student, wrote a blog on manging your budget and finances as a student.ÌýÌý

Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ cost of living hubÌý

The cost of living hub brings together all the latest information, support and guidance available to students affected by the rising cost of living.Ìý

Offers on campusÌý

The £1.95 Breakfast.ÌýAvailable in, 9:00 – 11:00 The five-item breakfast pot for £1.95 includes Bacon, Sausage, Egg, Hash Brown, and Beans (vegan options available).Ìý

The £2.50 Lunch.ÌýVeggie pasta, with garlic bread available in,Ìý12:00 – 14:00Ìý

Free Hot Water.ÌýAll of our cafes will provide you withÌýhot water, free of charge. That means you can bring your noodle pot, cup-a-soup or even teabag and we'll fill you up.Ìý

Microwaves. If you've bought food to campus (great money saving tip) then you can heat it up in one of the campus microwaves.ÌýÌý

Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Careers: Know your payment rightsÌýÌý

Whether you're a student, intern, or worker/employee, if you're in or seeking work, you have the right to fair pay and feel safe. Check Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Careers payment and safety rights webpage to find out what you're entitled to and how to stay safe from scammers.Ìý