Money For Uni 09/10

danhogwood

Im starting uni in September of this year and I've just sent off my application for my student loan. Im aware there are loads and loads of places to get additional funds some non repayable and after going through all the forums im kind of confused.
Someone please help

Lokolo

Are you applying for income assessed?

If not then there won't be.

If you're household income is less than £65k you will get grants, plus any bursaries from university (not sure if £65k is also for uni, they may have different thresholds).

Other than that you don't get anything extra

Rikki

Most university's have their own bursary's available. Have a look at their web site.

Where are you going?

danhogwood

Heya Lokolo thanks very much for the reply in response my household income is about £56k problem is generally though my parents are there for me i dont think I'll be seeing much of that anytime soon! What options does this leave me with?

danhogwood

and im going to Southampton University or Kent

Oldernotwiser

Most parents on that sort of income make at least a small contribution to their student children. Obviously they may have told you that they can't but don't discount this possibility.

Rikki

The university of Kent offers a bursary. The calculator is CLICK HERE

For the University of Kent bursary information. CLICK HERE


Southampton University

If your household income is over £50,020 per year, you are not entitled to a maintenance grant.

I think you are unlikely to get any help having looked at the two university's.

Lokolo

OPs parents earn £56k so no bursary.

FStewart

My advice:

1) Get a part time job - gives you valuable work experience and allows you to earn your own cash.

2) Dont buy every book they recommend. Use the library.

3) Get a laptop for what you need - Word/Excel/PowerPoint etc.... Nothing fancy.

Aspiring

danhogwood wrote: »

and im going to Southampton University or Kent

Have you looked into scholarships? I know it isn't guaranteed, but, worth a shot

Uni of Southampton: http://www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/ugukscholarships.html

You do not need to apply separately for a scholarship, the decision will be made on the basis of your application and qualifications. You are eligible to be considered for a scholarship whether or not you are already receiving a University of Southampton or Isle of Wight bursary.

Uni of Kent:
http://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/undergraduate/index.html

Academic scholarships [2]

The University of Kent offers 20 academic scholarships of £1000 - awarded on the basis of academic excellence. Each department is offering one scholarship (UK and EU students).

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The scholarships are awarded for one year in the first instance, and are renewable for the duration of the recipient’s degree programme; subject to satisfactory academic progress