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Money is a concern for all current and prospective students. The Advice Service can offer information and advice on student loans, bursaries, grants, tuition fees, welfare benefits, income tax, council tax, financial hardship, debt problems, and budgeting. We can also check that you are getting all the statutory and instituional funding you are entitled to. Make an appointment

USEFUL LEAFLETS

Living on a Student Budget 
Helpful hints on how to make your money last with helpful budget sheet

National Insurance Number - Why It's Important

Includes how to apply for a number and what to do if you have lost your card

Students and Tax
 
Explains why students have to pay income tax and how to get a refund

Utility Bill Price Advice 
Find out why your gas and electric bills may be high

USEFUL LINKS

Exeter University Student Funding 
Information for Exeter Students on all aspects of student finance including Access to Learning Fund and bursaries.

University College Falmouth Student Funding 2010/11
Information for UCF and Dartington Students on all aspects of student finance including Access to Learning Fund and bursaries.

Direct Gov 
Calculate how much student funding you may be entitled to

Student Finance England
Disabled students' allowance factsheet 

Direct Gov
Government Student Finance Website with links to Student Finance England forms and guidance

Money Saving Expert
Tips for saving money as a student

HM Revenue & Customs
For information and advice on tax credits
Tel: 0845 300 3900

Department of Work and Pensions
For information on jobs, benefits and pensions

Student Finance England 
Benefits and student funding factsheet

DirectGov
For information on money, tax and benefits

Cornwall Council

For information on Housing and Council Tax Benefits

National Debtline
Free, confidential and independent debt advice
Tel: 0808 808 4000 (free phone)

Scholarship Search UK
Information about other sources of funding for undergraduates

Educational Grants Advisory Service
Independent information about educational trusts and charities

Career Development Loans
Information on eligibility and applying for Career Development Loans

Students and Tax
Information about paying Income Tax and National Insurance as a student.  

Worksmart 
Your rights as a working student

Student Money Management Website (Monetos)
Includes Budget calculator, Money Savings Tips, Student Bank Accounts details etc.

Community Legal Service 
Find a lawyer who takes legal aid cases

Consumer Direct 
Information about your rights as a consumer

Office of Fair Trading 
Know your rights as a consumer

Money Supermarket

Compare Products and Services

 

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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in these advice pages. However, they cannot be regarded as a substitute for statutory regulations, or individual advice which is available from FXU Advisers.

 


   

 

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