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
The drop-ins will be closed from Friday 11 April to Wednesday 30 April.
The daily drop-in service will be running again, from Thursday 1 May, 2 pm to 3 pm, Monday to Friday.
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Budget and living expenses
How to budget effectively as a student and living costs you need to consider.
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Money saving tips
How to cut costs and make the most of your money.
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Money worries
What to do if you're worried about money and debt at university.
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Free facilities around campus
Facilities around campus that you can use; such as free drinking water, showers and bike parking.
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Cafes and bars
Visit one of our Source cafés and bars for locally-sourced, sustainable and budget friendly food and drink.
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Working part-time
Find work that fits around your studies and gain valuable experience.
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- Free social activities
Our events page includes a range of free activities. - Free social activities
Funding support
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Digital support fund
Students 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.
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Financial assistance fund
A hardship fund that provides a non-repayable grant from the University of Bristol to help students who may be in financial difficulties.
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Disability funding
Funding is available to help support you with your studies, whether you are a UK home or EU/international student.
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Bristol SU’s activity hardship fund
A 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
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Students living with dependents
Any student with children or dependant adults may be eligible for extra financial assistance.
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Student funding and Sharia law
Some 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.
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Suspending or withdrawing from study: financial considerations
Understand what happens financially when you suspend or withdraw from your studies.
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Compelling personal reasons (CPR)
Find out how to apply for further funding from Student Finance if compelling personal reasons (CPR) impacted your studies.
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Student bank accounts
Advice about opening a student bank account and getting an interest-free overdraft.