Does the increased cost of living affect where you can go to uni?

You might have been hearing a fair bit of chatter about the cost of living recently, and the increase might also be directly impacting you and your family.

In a recent Office for National Statistics survey, 93% said the cost of living was the most important issue in the UK. So what impact does this have on your education?

If you're considering starting university soon, does the cost of living and ability to receive enough financial support have an impact on where you choose to/are able to go to study?

Has it made you consider things like staying at home to save money? Or maybe staying on-campus vs off-campus?

If you're at university currently, what are your tips to new students for managing money?

There's heaps of resources to help you if this is affecting you/you want to learn more:
SFE Student Finance Zone on TSR - all the info you need from the experts
Our Money and finance forum on TSR - ask other students about their experiences/advice
Student Space's guide to managing worry about money

Or feel free to ask here and we can help you find the support you need.