One of the most important things that you will need to learn as a student is how to manage your money. Knowing that your finances are under control will allow you to relax and enjoy your time at University.
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A tale of two taxes
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The good, the bad and the manageable debt
Learn about the difference between good and bad debt and how to manage what you borrow.
The UK’s leading study skills publisher has developed a very useful app that will help you manage your student finances and stay on top of debt. Perfect for anyone new to budgeting, it does all the hard work of number-crunching - leaving you free to relax and enjoy the money you have. The Student Budget Planner is free to download for both iPhone and iPad.
Skills4studycampus is an interactive e-learning resource, focusing on four of the core study skills you will need for success on your course. It offers you a stimulating mix of activities, practice and reflection to help you learn, develop and accelerate your study skills.
As part of this resource, a 'hot topic' has been added focusing on money management, which provides a quick, practical guide to managing your personal finances well. Our student finances spreadsheet will help you find out how much money you have to spend per week and per term, and you will also find a link to our My Student Budget Planner app in addition to helpful hints and tips.
