Useful links
Here we list a selection of websites you may find useful.
General websites about financial support
Directgov
This is the place to start. The Student Finance section on Directgov tells you what financial help is available, whether you’re eligible and how to apply for support (if you’re an English student applying to a UK university or college).
Student Finance Wales
Tells you what financial help is available for students who normally live in Wales.
Student Finance Northern Ireland
Tells you what financial help is available for students who normally live in Northern Ireland.
Student Awards Agency for Scotland
Tells you what financial help is available for students who normally live in Scotland.
UCAS
UCAS is the body that deals with your university and college applications. But it’s also got a student finance section with advice on managing your money and a useful budget calculator.
Web sites for students with disabilities
Disabled Students’ Allowances on Directgov
If you are a student with a disability or a specific learning difficulty then you may be eligible for extra help from the government.
The National Bureau for Students with Disabilities
The National Bureau for Students with Disabilities is a charity that promotes opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of impairment in post-16 education, training and employment. Their site lists the contact details for people you can contact at individual universities/colleges if you have questions about access or need support while studying.
Web sites for students who have left local authority care
The Frank Buttle Trust gives grants to care leavers and other students in financial need. It also awards a Quality Mark to institutions that ‘go that extra mile to support students who have been in public care’. The website lists which universities and colleges have the Quality Mark.
Regardless of whether a university or college has the Quality Mark, it’s worth checking the university or college website to see if they offer a care leavers bursary or other tailored support.
Further information for care leavers can also be found at Shelter and The Careleavers Association.
Websites to help you manage your money
PUSH
PUSH describes itself as ‘the ruthlessly independent guide to UK universities’. The link takes you to their ‘Money matters: Student finance’ section.
Uniaid
This website, run by the student finance charity Uniaid, has interactive games and budget calculators designed to give you a taster of university life and budgeting.
NUS
The NUS website has a ‘Money and Funding’ section offering advice and information on juggling your finances
Pure Potential
Pure Potential is an independent organisation that helps state-educated students with student finance, UCAS forms and career choices.
Please be aware that we are not responsible for the accuracy of external websites.