Student money (England)

Getting money
Do you know all the different ways that you can fund your student life? Take time to find out about your options in advance, so you can decide what combination best suits your situation. This may include the following:

• student loans - available to anyone taking higher education. You pay them back when you are working after you've graduated
• grants, bursaries and scholarships - available to certain students; you don't generally need to pay these back
• working part-time
• help from your parents; this is a conversation you'll need to have with them
• special financial products available to students from banks - student bank accounts normally have an interest-free overdraft facility you can use as a source of funds

Managing your money
Money can be tight and it's likely to be hard to stick to your budget. Always remember to look out for student discounts. Even if they are not advertised you can always ask. By planning ahead you’ll know what essentials you have to pay for and how much you will have left to spend. It will also help you to borrow responsibly.