Money Matters
There is no doubt that finance has become a big issue for anyone entering Higher Education. Since Autumn 2006 Universities have been able to charge students annual fees up to £3,000. The majority of Higher Education Institutions are charging the full £3,000 fee per annum. However, do not despair. There is a lot of information available to enable you to calculate how much financial help you could receive. Many Universities have a variety of bursaries and scholarships available. Some students will qualify for a great deal of help depending on their financial circumstances.
For up-to-date information on loans and fees visit the student support direct website.
Another useful site explaining University bursaries, scholarships and awards information can be found at the Directgov website.
A site that can help you assess your entitlement to financial help offered at different universities for different courses can be found here.
A new website related to student funding can be found at www.uniaid.org.uk. This enables you to play a student survival game.
University student support departments offer a lot of helpful advice including sample budget planners. A good example is found on the Sheffield Hallam University website.