From debt to freedom...

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I forgot to say, we also had £1000 credit with energy company. 1st time we had. DH asked for £700 back. They made noises about how this would leave us owing over the winter months (theyd just adjusted our DD) and said we could have £500. They actually sent £499??! (No idea!).
My advice is to ask the energy company for the whole amount back or at least the majority of it, so if they knock you back it won't be to just 50% of the credit, especially if youre relying on it.

I dont think many understand or are aware if your child receives the min maintenance loan (around £4kish outside London, £6kish in London) due to household income  that it comes nowhere near being able to pay all or much of their rent and what student might be able to contribute by way of a part time job is very dependent on both job availability (not great at the moment) and course hours.