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Some students are receiving scam emails claiming to be from Student Finance England and asking for account details. These emails may also come from ‘friends’ on Facebook. These are fraudulent emails. Student Finance England will never email you asking you to confirm or verify: your username and password your bank details If you receive an [...] Continue reading »

 Don’t forget to let Student Finance England know. If you’ve recently opened a student bank account, and you want your loan or grant to be paid into this new account, instead of your current account – then you will need to update your bank details with Student Finance England. You can edit and amend your [...] Continue reading »

If you have already applied for student finance online, please make sure you have signed and returned your declaration form – as Student Finance England (SFE) can’t pay you until you return this form. Please note that the deadline for applications based on household income has passed which means SFE may not have worked out [...] Continue reading »

Don’t forget to let Student Finance England know. If you’ve recently opened a student bank account, and you want your loan or grant to be paid into this new account, instead of the account you put on your application – then you will need to update your bank details with Student Finance England. You can [...] Continue reading »

Part 4 of the Communications Act 2003 makes it an offence to install or use a television receiver to watch or record any television programmes as they’re being shown on television without a valid TV Licence, no matter what device you’re using. Do I need a TV licence? If you live in halls of residence [...] Continue reading »

Once you move to Portsmouth, you will need to budget for your transport within the city, occasional taxis to make sure you get home safely from nights out, plus trips home. Students spend an average of £15 a week on travel. Here are some tips to help you save your money: Walking and cycling Portsmouth [...] Continue reading »

If you are planning to share a house when you move to Portsmouth, here are some things worth taking into account: Utility and water bills You will need to budget for utility and water bills as well as rent. Try setting aside £20 – £25 per week per housemate. Use appliances economically to help your [...] Continue reading »

The average cost for books and course materials per academic year is £400.  This cost will vary depending on the course you study.  Some courses (for example, art and design courses) may require additional materials, equipment and/or uniforms.  Other courses may involve field trips. Here you can find some tips on saving money with books [...] Continue reading »

Now it’s the time to get yourself a Student Bank Account. During summer you can shop around to find the best deals. We’ve put together some information about bank accounts. This information applies to all University students but if you are an International/EU student, please note that there is specific information for you on the [...] Continue reading »

Once your application has been finalised by Student Finance England you should hear within 6-8 weeks if you will be receiving a bursary from the University. You do not need to complete a separate application form for the bursaries as they are automatically assessed when you applied to Student Finance England (provided you gave permission [...] Continue reading »