Whether you are living away from home for the first time or adjusting to life as a mature learner after being in full time employment, managing your money as a student is challenging.
Here’s some essential finance information every new student needs to know, plus information about how to access help and top tips on how to manage your money as a student
- Come prepared – if you can, bring some money with you for the first few weeks as you won’t get your student loan payment straightaway
- Attend your enrolment event – you need to be enrolled to receive your student funding
- Be patient – it can take 3 to 5 working days for your loan to come into your bank account after enrolment
- Don’t blow it all in the first few days – student loans come as block payments, so you need to think about out how long it’s got to last you
- Work out a budget and stick to it – if you need help then take a look at Blackbullion, our online money management resource. Just “Register” using your SHU email address to get started.
- Seek help if you need it – if you have an unexpected financial emergency then there might be something the University can do to help. Contact us to get some advice.
- Reapply early – remember you need to reapply for your student funding every year and can do this as early as February
Not applied for your student funding yet?
Visit Student Finance: how to apply.
If you are on a healthcare course also take a look at this video guide to the bursary application process (September 2016 and March 2016 starters only)
Need to speak to someone face to face? 
If you need further information or advice on student funding, financial support or budgeting contact Student Funding and Access Support. Get in touch by calling into Student Support Services, by calling 0114 225 3813, by email at studenthelp@shu.ac.uk or follow us on twitter @SHUhelp