Students on the University of Hull campus

Money advice

How can
we help?

Struggling to make ends meet? Or just want to budget better? Talk to us today. We'll do everything we can to help.

Our financial support team can give you expert advice to help you get back on your feet. If you need a financial boost, you may be eligible for our funds, grants or bursaries. And for a quick and easy way to help manage your money, try the UCAS budget calculator.

Hardship Funds

You may find it daunting to suddenly find yourself in charge of your finances when starting university. Often, managing your money, planning and seeking support with any financial concerns you have may ease the burden.

The Financial Support Team is here to provide advice on your finances and support you with any difficulties.

We have a range of funds available to support students facing financial hardship and other specialist funds in recognition of our students’ differing circumstances and challenges.

If you find yourself in financial difficulty during your studies, contact the Financial Support Team in the MyHull Portal. For more information, please visit our page here.

Short-term loans

If you don't receive your student funding on time, you may be eligible for a short-term loan. You'll need to supply evidence of your loan application, bank statements and other evidence.

If you're facing immediate financial difficulty, we can provide UK students with bus cards and food vouchers too.

To find out more, visit the Central Hub on the 1st floor of Student Central, call 01482 462222 (option 6) or ask a question using MyHull.

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Scholarships and awards

These are cash awards paid straight into your bank account. Unlike your loan, you don’t have to pay them back. Depending on your circumstances, you could bag one of these financial boosters to help with paying your way at uni.

Take a look

Humber Grant

If you're under 25 years old and are a Care Leaver, Young Adult Carer, or are estranged from your family, you can apply for an award of up to £1,000.

Find out more

Our top 10 quick and easy budgeting tips

Shop around for a student bank account. Look for ones that are 0% on overdrafts.
Ask yourself: Do I need it? Is it cheaper somewhere else? Will I really use it?
Be thrifty. Don’t buy new books – borrow or buy second hand.
Invest in a reusable water bottle and fill up from the water fountains around campus.
Learn to cook some basic cheap meals.
Make a packed lunch every day instead of buying expensive lunches and meal deals.
Don’t commit to anything long term when you first get to university, like gym memberships and mobile phone contracts.
Shop around for the best deals on everything you buy.
Start looking for part-time work before starting university.

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Money advice

Budgeting and advice

Why should you budget? For one, your student loan is paid in three big chunks, rather than a steady stream every month. Planning how to make this last each term can help you avoid spending too much, too soon, and getting into financial trouble later on.

It can also help you prepare for emergencies or save up for something big. And it’s an investment. If you get into the habit now, you’ll be set for life.

Plus, you’ll just start to feel better. Taking back control of your spending means less time worrying about what you’ve not got, and more time enjoying what you have.

Try the UCAS budget calculator

Student support

Raise an enquiry in MyHull

Call 01482 46 2222

We are open weekdays from 9.00 - 5.00.

Parents, guardians or graduates email contact-studentservices@hull.ac.uk

If you have queries about benefits or would like a free benefits check, the Hull University Union Advice Centre can help.

Debt advice

No matter how large or small your debt problem is, StepChange can help. They will look at your financial situation and give you free and confidential debt advice and recommend debt solutions to suit your situation.

For local debt advice, contact the Citizens Advice Bureau. They are based at the Wilson Centre on Alfred Gelder Street and can offer face-to-face support, as well as advice by email or telephone.