Continuing your education at University can be a costly endeavour. From the costs of the tuition itself to student accommodation and study materials, rough estimates put the figure at over £60k! If you are prepared to commit the student life (and debt), you’ll most likely be looking for as many ways to cut the costs as possible and make your finances stretch as far as possible.
In this article, we have listed just a few of the ways you can save money whilst at University:
Scholarships, Bursaries & Additional Financial Support
In the UK, there are several options available for funding your University studies, these include scholarships, bursaries and additional financial support. It’s essential to check different organisations and review the requirements before you apply to make sure that you are eligible. Many of the scholarships and funding options are merit-based or focused on a specific field such as STEM. By applying for these scholarships and grants you could potentially save thousands of pounds in tuition fees.
Student Discounts
Student discounts are a great way to save money on a wide variety of products and services, so you can really stretch your budget further. In order to take advantage of student discounts, you need to provide proof that you are a student such as your student ID card.… Read the rest