Living Cost and Loans! Will I have enough?

Nottingham's cheapest accommodation for me is £4048, although all I am getting from Student Finance England is £5555. That is leaving me with approximately £36 a week. Is this correct or should I get in contact and talk to someone? I haven't even taken out the cost of books which I am going to need to buy! Help Please, any opinion will be helpful!!

Reply 1

xFaerie

You need to think about buying food, books etc. You don't just get a £5555 living cost loan.
Depending on your household income, you are entitled up to £3387 living cost grant. And a £3000 bursary.
It's all here on their website:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studentservices/financialsupport/studentfunding/fundingundergraduates2014.aspx

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studentservices/financialsupport/bursariesandscholarships/guaranteedbursaries2014.aspx

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Reply 2

DForDan

Let's be realistic. You're going to really have to start learning to love pasta, noodles and stir-fry. You WILL crave for other foods, but that's the hardship of being a university student! Best thing you can do otherwise is get a job as soon as you can, and start saving up.

Reply 3

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Original post by xFaerie

If you're entitled to a £5555 loan then you won't be eligible for the maintenance grant. And probably not a bursary from Nottingham due to the household income.
It's intended that your parents give you the remaining to fill in.

Reply 4

orris9

I'm having to save big time before Uni as I'm only getting £4055 loan and my accommodation is more than that. :/ My brother did live on £20 a week for food and another £20 for alcohol, so it can be done.