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Comprehensive information on all things to do with applying for student finance from first years to final years, disabled students and international students plus guides for parents and partners.
This is also the site for English students to use to register and apply for student finance and download forms and guides.
Students living in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have their own websites - see below.
This is also the site for English students to use to register and apply for student finance and download forms and guides.
Students living in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have their own websites - see below.
Websites that have discount vouchers for shops and restaurants plus cash back sites. Well worth investigating - lots of 2 for 1 meals etc.
Useful information about funding, borrowing and living as a student.
Direct Gov webpage with information on repaying your debt once you are earning.
You should use this site if your home is in Scotland, or you are studying in Scotland, and you want to apply for tuition fees, loan or grants for a higher education course such as a Higher National Diploma or a degree
Students in Wales can apply online. Site is available in Welsh or English.
This site is about student finance for UK students, aimed at students aged 18 and above who are about to go to or are at university in the UK. Information about student bank accounts, student credit cards, savings and student finance news. The site has been created by students for students, and is not part of the Student Loans Company.
Has usefu Compare Student Account page which shows you what various banks are offering in the way of inducements to open an account, what they charge for overdrafts etc.
All About Students runs a comparison of lots of insurance companies covering motor, health, travel, possessions.
Personal possessions cover for those living in halls or in private rented accommodation.
Finding the best student bank account is a confusing process. Do some research - try the sites below for help
Really helpful advice on this website - helps you find the best bank accounts for students. They suggest the "best" are those that give the best overdraft facilities rather than short-term freebies. "The big draw of student accounts is that they let you borrow interest free, PROVIDED you stay within the limits. This is as good as it gets; a much bigger gift than any freebie. Therefore the question that pays is, 'which bank gives the most 0% borrowing, for the longest period?"
Check the "Student Account" box on this webpage and compare all the bank accounts currently on offer.
Helpful comparison of various student accounts offered by all the banks.