Student Finance in the UK

Student finance guides

Student finance can be complicating to a student just about to start university.

Although with the introduction of top-up fees it seemed that students and their families were paying a lot more, there are also bursaries, maintenance loans, support grants and loans to aid students in higher education.

Don't forget, that if you're looking for the official student loans company, you can visit them here.

Credit crunch students guide With increased tuition fees, accommodation costs and living expenses our guide could help save you money.

Endsleigh student insurance Endsleigh have been giving insurance to students for the last 40 years. See why they're approved by the NUS.

Student loans What are student loans, how they work, whose idea it was to abolish grants and bring in loans.

Council tax and students Students don't have to pay council tax - but there may be some instances in which you have to pay some tax.

University bills Even in halls of residence, there are still bills to pay. TV licences, although often overlooked can carry serious consequences.

Paying back your student loan Everyone who takes a loan will have to pay it back. This student loan guide goes through the tiers of repayments.

Student bursaries Non-repayable bursaries are available to students in hardship. This guide discusses the types of bursaries available.

Special support grants This guide to special support grants highlights the reasons that permit these grants, and how to apply for them.

Maintenance loans for students Maintenance loans are similar to maintenance grants however end up being paid back.

Maintenance grants Guide to maintenance grants which you don't have to pay back and assist in accommodation and living costs.

Tuition fees Guide to tuition fees, how you can pay them, and what to do if you can't afford the higher tuition fee costs.

FRESHERS GUIDE TV licence and students Students have to pay council tax. Read this guide as to how and when you need to pay it.

STUDENT BANK ACCOUNTS / FRESHERS GUIDE Student bank account guide Abbey, HSBC, Barclays, Natwest, Royal Bank of Scotland - the choices are endless. We help you compare them.

For more student finance information, see Student Finance UK.