Students need financial advice.

With students debts rising - and university costing £13,000 per year on average for many this is pretty blunt and shocking introduction to financial responsibility.

UCAS web site has a great deal of information for students. Many Universities and colleges offer courses and information on everything from budget planners to personal guidance for students at their establishment.   A search on Google for Student Financial Advice will bring up many good resources.  The Royal Holloway is an excellent example.

Every student should spend some time getting their finances in order. They often find that with their grant and student loan they have more money in their current account than ever before and this sudden apparent wealth can lead to a lack of foresight over budgeting. 

Getting your finances organised only takes a short time and when you are clear about how much you have, how much you can spend and how long it is going to last etc it will make life as student the enjoyable experience it should be.

Saying " I am no good with money " is NOT an option, it could make your life miserable!  get organised today!

We have listed below some of the organisations that can help and advise Students

Student Loans Company Limited
100 Bothwell Street, Glasgow G2 7JD
Phone: 0800 405 010

Education Grants Advisory Service
C/o Family Welfare Association
501-505 Kingsland Road, Dalston, London E8 4AU
Phone: 020 7254 6251
Education Grants Advisory Service website

Department for Education and Skills
Student Support Line
Phone: 0800 731 9133
Department for Education and Skills website

Department of Education for Northern Ireland
Phone: 028 9025 7777
Department of Education for Northern Ireland website

National Union of Students
461 Holloway Road, London N7 6LJ
Phone: 020 7272 8900
National Union of Students website

Student Awards Agency for Scotland
Phone: 0845 111 1711
Student Awards Agency for Scotland website

Welsh Education Department
Phone: 029 2082 5831
Welsh Education Department website