Moving into halls but have no money to buy essentials.

Hi all, I’m moving into the university halls in September but, I have no money to buy my essentials for when I move out and family don’t really want to help me.

What should I do? I’m pretty scared about moving out as it is already. Never had the opportunity to. I finally have the chance now at the age of 27 but I, can’t support myself. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

Have you looked at applying for jobs now and while you’re at uni? Maybe finding a part time job now can help pay for the things you need now. Maybe apply for university grants, look at what help Student Finance can but these last two options may not pay out immediately.

I’ve applied for a number of jobs all summer. I updated my CV after completing Foundation Year and ask one of the lecturers to proof read it if they had the time. They proof read it and they said it was very good. Uploaded it to CV library, Indeed and total jobs applied for a fair few part time jobs on there in the field I have experience and currently studying but, zero responses. I went to my bank upgraded my account to have an overdraft. I could use it to buy the things I need but, then I’ll have no way if paying it back then I’m in poo street with my bank. I’m pretty much screwed which ever way I try.

Use the overdraft.

Do you get a maintenance loan? That will clear some, if not all of it when it comes in.

I’ve applied for a number of jobs all summer. I updated my CV after completing Foundation Year and ask one of the lecturers to proof read it if they had the time. They proof read it and they said it was very good. Uploaded it to CV library, Indeed and total jobs applied for a fair few part time jobs on there in the field I have experience and currently studying but, zero responses. I went to my bank upgraded my account to have an overdraft. I could use it to buy the things I need but, then I’ll have no way if paying it back then I’m in poo street with my bank. I’m pretty much screwed which ever way I try.

Yes, I do get a maintenance loan. I’ve worked out though that it only equates to about £50 per week until the next lump comes in after Christmas. I think I’m pretty much guaranteed to struggle. I think you’re right though. I should use my overdraft. What’s your opinion on using UniKitOut.com?

Unikitout is very expensive. Go second hand. Charity shops will provide virtually everything at a great price. Can you not take stuff from home

Unikitout is very expensive. Go second hand. Charity shops will provide virtually everything at a great price. Can you not take stuff from home

Hi,

Take stuff from home or why not ask on Facebook local selling sites in your area of study if anyone can help with what you need and tell them why like you have on here. Some people might have things they just want rid of and will give it to you for free if you can pick it up. It might not be the best make or style but it’s a start and better than nothing.

I’ve applied for a number of jobs all summer. I updated my CV after completing Foundation Year and ask one of the lecturers to proof read it if they had the time. They proof read it and they said it was very good. Uploaded it to CV library, Indeed and total jobs applied for a fair few part time jobs on there in the field I have experience and currently studying but, zero responses. I went to my bank upgraded my account to have an overdraft. I could use it to buy the things I need but, then I’ll have no way if paying it back then I’m in poo street with my bank. I’m pretty much screwed which ever way I try.

Yes, I do get a maintenance loan. I’ve worked out though that it only equates to about £50 per week until the next lump comes in after Christmas. I think I’m pretty much guaranteed to struggle. I think you’re right though. I should use my overdraft. What’s your opinion on using UniKitOut.com?