need a job because i got screwed over by student finance

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my maintenance loan is way too low to rent a place by my uni. it's gone way down and my parents can only support me as much as they could last year and i need a job like, yesterday or im not gonna be able to continue my degree how do i get a job in like a week tops

Reply 1

Justice-Officer

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Original post

by Cheemgles

my maintenance loan is way too low to rent a place by my uni. it's gone way down and my parents can only support me as much as they could last year and i need a job like, yesterday or im not gonna be able to continue my degree how do i get a job in like a week tops

Depends on where you live or are based - search online for Warehouse jobs near you and look for ones that are Part time (as most will advertise as full-time) - these usually have immediate starting opportunities

Reply 2

LJMUStudentReps

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Hi Cheemgles,

Sorry to hear about the issues you are facing with your maintenance loan. I was in a very similar position myself during my first year, as I received the minimum maintenance loan which didn’t cover my rent (let alone expenses). I also did not receive financial help from my parents due to their other personal expenses.

First thing I would recommend is contacting your university to see if they have a hardship fund. At my university, LJMU, the hardship fund is essentially a pot of money which students can apply for to help them through financial difficulties. This money does not need paying back. The average claim last year was £716 for students who were approved. Whilst not a permanent solution, it can be a big help.

Secondly I would look up if your university has a UNITEMPS department. The UNITEMP department at my university helped me find a job immediately when I joined university. This really helped me financial support myself through my studies. UNITEMPS also pay the living wage, which you don’t often get with part time student jobs.

Lastly, I would see if you are entitled to any bursaries or DSA. You can contact your university Student Advice and Wellbeing team and I imagine they would be able to assist with this.

Hope this helps a little bit!

Tilly
LJMU Student

Reply 3

De Montfort University

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Original post

by Cheemgles

my maintenance loan is way too low to rent a place by my uni. it's gone way down and my parents can only support me as much as they could last year and i need a job like, yesterday or im not gonna be able to continue my degree how do i get a job in like a week tops

Hiya!

I'm really sorry to hear about your situation, it can be so tough being a student sometimes ☹️

You could try contacting Student Finance England to see if there’s any way they can adjust your loan. I recommended this to another student recently, and unfortunately, they said nothing could be done in their case but it’s still worth a try as a last resort!

I also want to reiterate the suggestion about Unitemps. They have agencies across the country, so check if there's one at your university or nearby. They regularly post a variety of part-time, usually flexible roles.

Also, are you aware if your university offers any part-time work for students, like ambassador roles, internships, or even working on platforms like this? If you're comfortable sharing which university you're at, maybe a local ambassador could help or offer some inspiration! 🙂

Personally, I’ve worked as a student ambassador for DMU throughout my undergraduate degree, and I’ve loved it, plus it’s well-paid, which is a nice bonus!

I’d definitely recommend reaching out to your university’s support services too. You might be entitled to help you weren’t aware of, or at the very least, get some solid advice.

You're probably already doing this, but also check out LinkedIn, Indeed, and even just Google. If you live in a city with a lot of shops and food places, follow their social media especially local, non-chain ones as I often see vacancies posted there.

Please don’t burn yourself out, though! I know that’s easier said than done, but try not to sacrifice your grades or well-being. You’ve got to look after yourself first. 💖

Keep us posted, and I’m wishing you all the best! 😊

-Maddie, Third year Health and Well-being in Society student at De Montfort University

Reply 4

Analyst89

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Original post

by Cheemgles

my maintenance loan is way too low to rent a place by my uni. it's gone way down and my parents can only support me as much as they could last year and i need a job like, yesterday or im not gonna be able to continue my degree how do i get a job in like a week tops

Join local job agencies. Their is a need for workers. When I was studying, I always got jobs through physical agencies.

Reply 5

random_matt

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It is tough when the unemplyment rate is way higher than available job vacancies. But yeah; as above, job agencies are potentially your best bet.

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