Money advice
Money advice on managing the costs of living in Bristol, looking after your finances, opening a bank account and what to consider if you want to suspend or withdraw from study.
Cost of living support
Money advice drop ins
If you have a funding worry or query, join a private online drop-in with a Student Money Adviser.
Monday to Friday:
No need to book, select the link of the drop-in you want to attend, and an adviser will be with you shortly.
Or you can contact us by email: money-advice@bristol.ac.uk.
You can also book a 1 to 1, 15-minute appointment with a Money Advisor by calling Student Services on +44 (0)117 428 3000. Appointments are held via MS Teams or by phone.
- Budget and living expensesHow to budget effectively as a student and living costs you need to consider.
- Money saving tipsHow to cut costs and make the most of your money.
- Money worriesWhat to do if you're worried about money and debt at university.
- Free facilities around campusFacilities around campus that you can use; such as free drinking water, showers and bike parking.
- Cafes and barsVisit one of our Source cafés and bars for locally-sourced, sustainable and budget friendly food and drink.
- Working part-timeFind work that fits around your studies and gain valuable experience.
- Bristol SU's resources and updates on action they are taking to help you.
- Free social activitiesOur events page includes a range of free activities.
Funding support
- Digital support fundStudents can apply to the Digital Support Fund for financial help towards the costs of IT equipment needed for their course. This fund is only available to students who cannot purchase this equipment because of financial difficulties.
- Financial assistance fundA hardship fund that provides a non-repayable grant from the University of Bristol to help students who may be in financial difficulties.
- Disability fundingFunding is available to help support you with your studies, whether you are a UK home or EU/international student.
- Bristol SU’s activity hardship fundA hardship fund to help with Bristol SU society and activity costs, available to all students. Get support with membership fees, events and kit.
Other advice
- Students living with dependentsAny student with children or dependant adults may be eligible for extra financial assistance.
- Student funding and Sharia lawSome Muslim students and members of other faiths may be deterred from taking out the UK government's student loans, due to the interest payment system.
- Suspending or withdrawing from study: financial considerationsUnderstand what happens financially when you suspend or withdraw from your studies.
- Compelling personal reasons (CPR)Find out how to apply for further funding from Student Finance if compelling personal reasons (CPR) impacted your studies.
- Student bank accountsAdvice about opening a student bank account and getting an interest-free overdraft.