Budgeting

For many of you, university will be the first time that you’re responsible for handling household bills and things like the weekly food shop. Budgeting your money will mean you’ll still have enough money to cover both essential outgoings such as bills, as well as having money left over to socialise with your friends.

Here are some of our budgeting tips:

•Work out a weekly/monthly budget and try to stick to it •Monitor your outgoings •Don’t spend your loan straight away - each instalment should last you for one term •Buy food shopping in bulk •Car share with your friends •Use your NUS card to get great discounts •Get a part-time or weekend job to earn additional income - our

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