Money for Studying

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http://unimoney.direct.gov.uk/

Features an interactive DVD providing easy to access information on the Student Finance package.  It highlights the financial support available to students going into University from September 2008.

http://moneytolearn.direct.gov.uk/

Covers different kinds of financial and other help with living and learning costs while in education and training.

www.direct.gov.uk

There is a very wide range of information about financing HE studies on this website. Put student factsheet into the search facility.

ema.direct.gov.uk

Explains what Education Maintenance Allowance is, and how and when to apply for it.

The Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS) offers guidance and advice on funding for those studying in post-16 education in the UK.

www.support4learning.org.uk/money/index.cfm

Finance for learning, training & studying. Sections for 16-19 year olds and Higher Education as well as general money management issues

www.dcfs.gov.uk/studentsupport

Details financial help available to students entering Higher Education

www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk

The Student Loans Company site with details for prospective students and students at various stages in their courses.

www.studentmoney.org

UCAS and Hotcourses have produced this comprehensive guide to everything you need when planning and organising your student finances.

www.uniaid.org.uk

UNIAID is a charity set up to help young people overcome financial hurdles to higher education. It aims to increase financial awareness, give young people practical coping skills and offer direct support to individual students in hardship.

www.nhsstudentgrants.co.uk

The booklet "Financial Help for Healthcare Students" is no longer available but the information can be accessed on the above website under FORMS & BOOKLETS.

www.advice-resources.co.uk/adviceresources/general/dir/fun_dir/

An easy-to-search funding directory covering topics related to funding from non-charitable sources including childcare and travel costs.  It provides a starting point providing links and application forms.

More information is available in Money

More information and help finding work as a student is available in Work & Training/Part-time and Temporary Work

There is more information about Money for studying in E-Clips – under General Information you will find leaflets on: Finance for students and Sponsorships, scholarships and charitable trusts in the Education section, and Managing your money as a student in the Money section

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