Students' Money Matters

Cutting through all the red tape and official jargon, the book answers the key questions in a short, simple and direct way.

As well as providing guidance on making the right decisions about part-time jobs, overdrafts, loans and accommodation, there is information on the range of financial help available including grants, hardship funds, trusts, charitable awards, sponsorships, scholarships and bursaries.

Features include: Easy navigation with content pointers at the start of each chapter, as well as an extensive index, 'University Top Tens' ranging from the greediest universities (spend on food per week) to the best-dressed universities (spend per term on clothes), coping on a budget, where financial help will come from, how students spend their money, the varying costs of being a student across the country, accompanying online 'Ready Money Reckoner', feedback from employers, university tutors and careers advisors, valuable tips and ideas from current students and advice for mature students, overseas students and postgraduates.