Managing your money

Managing your money

Preparing a budget plan will help you to avoid overspending and will also help you to plan for the future. A good way to see if you have budgeted correctly is to keep an actual record of your expenditure for a week to see how it matches with your budget. You can do this by using a daily tracker.

Please see our budgeting guide and budget planner for further information.

It's important to think about your living costs. These costs will always vary from student to student but we have provided estimates below to give you some idea of what you need to plan for.

Advisers can work with you to maximise your income and plan a realistic budget to prevent problems from arising. To book an appointment, phone +44 (0)115 848 2494 or email the Student Financial Support Service.