Sources of help
Your next step
This guide is really just your starting point. The next step is up to you.
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| Type of help | Where to look |
|---|---|
| Student finance |
You can find lots of information about student loans, maintenance grants and bursaries at: direct.gov.uk for England And don’t forget to apply in good time. You don’t have to wait until your son or daughter has got a confirmed place. |
| Student accommodation |
There are lots and lots of sites online, some covering the UK, some specific to particular cities and towns. For halls of residence check out your child’s university or college website. Your child’s university or college may also have a list of private student accommodation for rent. The Office of Fair Trading’s leaflet highlights some of the pitfalls consumers may come across when entering into a tenancy agreement. You can get this by phoning |
| General student matters |
The National Union of Students is the official student body. Find them at nusonline.co.uk |
| Gap year |
For gap years with a conscience, go to the VSO site at vso.org.uk, but there’s an enormous number of options out there. It’s worth doing some research because there is growing concern at the rising costs and limited use of some trips. |
