Managing your money

•  Your tuition and accommodation fees are big expenses. Find our more about paying your university fees and charges.
• To receive University funding and maintenance loans you must provide your bank account information.
• Make sure you have allowed others to contact us on your behalf.
• If you are living in private accommodation, find out more about contracts and deposits.
• Save money by applying for council tax exemption as a student.
• Learn more about budgeting with The Student Money Manual.

A budget is a plan that helps you track the money you have coming in and the money you spend over a set time, like a term.

• Learn how to budget in out beginner’s guide to budgeting blog.
• Use the Money Saving Expert student budgeting planner to find out how to plan your own budget.
• Read our blog to find out how to stick to your budget.

• Spend less money on your energy bills by studying on campus. Find out more about our study spaces on campus.
• Save the Student have compiled 17 tips to save money on bills.
• Uswitch can help you to find the best deals for your phone, broadband and energy providers.

• Read our blog on five top tips for batch cooking.
• Access subsidised meals on campus from Great Food at Leeds.
• Free period products are located across a number of collection points on campus.

• Former University of Leeds student, Phoebe, shares her favourite b​​​​udget-friendly activities in Leeds for students.
• Read our blog for 10 tips to save you money on a night out
• Find out more about gifting on a budget in our blog.
• Find out more about how to save money while travelling in our travelling on a budget blog.

• Find out more about funding and financial support for students.
• Explore University scholarships and funds.

• Joblink is based in Leeds University Union (LUU) and connects students to jobs.
• Leeds Internship Programme works with organisations to advertise paid opportunities, exclusively for University of Leeds students. 
• Careers Service is based on campus and online. They advertise jobs in their newsletter and provide support if you’re preparing for an interview or writing a CV. 
• Studentjob lists part-time jobs in Leeds. 
• Paperound is a website where business owners employ students to complete tasks for them.

If you’re looking to work and are an international student, make sure you’re aware of any visa retrictions you’ll need to know about. Contact the Student Information Service with any questions around work and your visa. 

Registered students and postgraduate researchers at the University who are facing financial difficulties can apply to the University Financial Assistance Fund for help towards the payment of essential living costs.

Leeds University Union’s Help and Support team offer free and confidential support independent of the University.

You can also contact the Student Information Service who will be able to offer advice and guidance.

• Citizen’s Advice is a UK-based free advice service, which offers independent guidance on all parts of life, including money. 
• Money Helper’s money worries and mental wellbeing provides clear, easy to understand help if you’re worried about money, or are in debt.
• Mind money and mental health is a mental health charity provides excellent guidance and understanding on how to help you.