For many students starting university, it will be the first time they’ve really had to budget and stretch the last of their bank accounts.

You’ll be surprised how quickly your student loan instalment can be used up with day-to-day costs – it is imperative you don’t sacrifice nutrition and your well-being for financial stability, and we urge you to remember that the university and SUBU are here to help. More information can be found on the SUBU Advice website and the BU financial support web pages, or you can contact the teams directly:

What you can do