National Student Money Week 2024
It's National Student Money Week 2024!
Gear up for National Student Money Week, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the money advice and support available to students. Taking place from Monday 4 March until Friday 8 March, the theme this year is "Less Risk, More Reward: Maintaining your Financial Wellbeing at University”.
We understand the pressures of managing your finances, especially during a Cost-of-Living crisis. With prices on the rise, it’s natural to feel the pinch but there’s plenty of practical advice and guidance on effective budgeting and making informed financial decisions.
During the week, there are a variety of activities, events and resources to explore and get involved in. If you’re on Instagram, don’t forget to follow UoB Funding for money-saving tips, funding opportunities and fun trivia to help you get the most out of this year’s National Student Money Week.
Start your Wednesdays right with the Guild’s Community Breakfast
Come join the Funding, Graduation and Awards Team on-campus at the Guild’s free Community Breakfast on Wednesday 6 March from 8am – 10am at the Mermaid Bar.
Prepare for a morning of activities aimed at helping you hone your budgeting skills and manage your money wisely. Our team will be on hand to answer all your burning financial questions and provide valuable insights. Don't miss out on this chance to fuel up for the day and learn important financial tips and tricks!
Concerned about fraud? Join NASMA’s We Fight Fraud event
With an increase in scams and fraud activity, it’s more important than ever to take control of your finances. While there’s advice available for you if you need it, mark your calendar for this 45-minute live interview with Tony Sales, Co-Founder of We Fight Fraud, who will highlight the tactics fraudsters use to scam students. Bring your questions and prepare to have your eyes opened on Wednesday 6 March!
You can also look out for our blog on what to do if you think you've been scammed but for now, check out our advice for scams page, so you’re more aware of scams and how you may be approached.
Share your money management tips at the Student Hub
Drop in to the Student Hub (in the Aston Webb Building) from next Monday to submit your answers to the question: “What do you wish you had known sooner about managing your money as a student?”
Get more money-saving tips from our Student Content Shapers
Look out for Doctoral Student Content Shaper Robin’s blog on the five pieces of advice he would have given his younger self on navigating finances like a pro at University, as well as other blogs and videos.
- If you're wondering how to manage your money whilst at University, follow Yael, our Student Content Shaper, for a week of budgeting tips – from tackling your weekly food shop at Aldi to staying on top of bills or planning for those well-deserved indulgences. Watch her video.
- Likewise, if you're wondering how to budget your meals, join May as she takes you through her breakfast, lunch, and dinner staples, offering budget-friendly hacks to keep you powered up for University. Check it out!
Cost of Living support for students
Remember, if you're struggling or worried about money, we have financial support and advice available for you at UoB. Our Cost of Living support intranet page brings together all the support and initiatives the University and the Guild offer in one place.