Planning your finances

Source: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/newstudents/before-you-arrive/planning-your-finances/ Parent: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/newstudents/faqs/finance/

We're here to help – from applying for student finance to budgeting effectively.

Start thinking early about how to manage your money - and make use of our support and resources to help you!

Funding your studies

We can help you access funding for your course – find guidance on what funding is available, and how to apply for it. There is specific advice for undergraduate, postgraduate, and international students.

Budgeting

We have lots of resources to help you manage your budget.

The Advice and Counselling Service provide budget plan templates and some great money saving ideas.

Opening a bank account

If you are an international student, it is advisable to open a UK bank account - find out everything you need to know about how to open a UK bank account as an international student.

Many banks offer special bank accounts for students, some even include perks or free giveaways - check out the Money Saving Expert's advice on student bank accounts.

Beware of scams

There are lots of scammers targeting students, offering attractive discounts or refunds. Keep your wits about you - if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is!