I'm going to Uni next month, and my loan falls WAY short of my accommodation, never mind covering food, books, etc. When I get to Uni, I'll have to get a job as fast as possible to make up the rent, and I have an overdraft in order to eat: £500 per term... I suggest saving up the entire year before you go in order to have enough money for the things you want to do... I know student that hold down three jobs just for enough to have a few drinks and pay rent/food/utility bills.
Means testing is a stupid way of determining loans IMO, it doesn't count your household expenses!
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