We know that Jewish students are struggling with the cost of living whilst at university. This page includes a number of tips or signposts to support for those who need help managing their finances at this time.
Going to the shops:
- Get your weekly food shop from budget supermarkets
- Don’t go shopping hungry
- Meal plan for the week ahead and write a list beforehand (download our meal planning template)
- Go food shopping just before the shop shuts to get produce close to expiry at a reduced price
- Sign up for a supermarket loyalty card
- Buy own brand products
- Make mindful purchases
- Buy pre-loved items at charity shops
Discounts:
Shopping and more
- UniDays (https://www.myunidays.com/GB/en-GB)
- Student Beans (https://www.studentbeans.com/uk)
- Totum (https://totum.com/)
Travel
- Railcard – 1/3 off travel (https://www.railcard.co.uk/16-25/)
- 18+ student TfL oyster card (https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/free-and-discounted-travel/18-plus-student-oyster-photocard#on-this-page-0)
- Apprentice TfL oyster card (https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/free-and-discounted-travel/apprentice-oyster-photocard)
- First Bus (https://www.firstbus.co.uk/buy-tickets/ways-pay/students)
Health + Beauty
- NHS Low Income Scheme for students (https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-low-income-scheme)
- Boots (https://www.boots.com/shopping/student-discount)
- Superdrug (https://www.superdrug.com/student-discount)
Apply for student finance:
How to have fun on a budget:
- Host a movie night
- Have a picnic in a local park
- Go on a walk in nature
Bursaries, Grants, and Allowances:
If you have a disability, you may be eligible for Disabled Students Allowance (https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-bursary-students/disabled-students-allowance-dsa)
If you study a degree in healthcare, you may be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund (https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund-lsf)
If you are studying Social Work, you may be eligible for the Social Work Bursary (https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/social-work-students)
If you are studying to be a dentist or doctor, you may be eligible for the NHS Bursary hardship grant (https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-bursary-students/nhs-bursary-hardship-grant)
If you are undertaking practical training on a clinical placement, you can claim reimbursement for Travel and Dual Accommodation Expenses (https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-bursary-students/travel-and-dual-accommodation-expenses-tdae)
If you are studying abroad or placement, you may be eligible for a travel grant (https://www.gov.uk/travel-grants-students-england)
If you are undertaking teacher training, you may be eligible for a bursary or scholarship (https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries)