Student Advice Service
The Student Advice Service provides information, advice and support to students on a range of issues on a financial, personal and practical level. Our service is confidential, non-judgemental and free of charge. Staff can
offer general advice, but advisers also have specialist fields in which they hold more detailed knowledge.
Money advice
Advice for students on statutory funding, for example grants, loans and NHS funds.
Minimise financial stress by teaching money management techniques. These are offered as one-to-one sessions and group workshops.
Please visit the Money Matters website for current information on all student financial matters:www.brighton.ac.uk/moneymatters
We also offer debt counselling and creditor contact.
Annual Money Week - events aimed to improving financial capability of students and raising awareness.
Money Week Quiz
Sources of additional funding
There are a number of additional funds to help students in certain circumstances.
- Access to Learning Fund (ALF): This is a government fund to help students who need extra financial support because they have high costs. Any award is non-repayable. The fund is open throughout the academic year for UK full time undergraduate students experiencing financial hardship, and through the summer months for those students who are unable to work because of ill health or disability, caring responsibilities or because they have resits. Quick link to the ALF application form.
- Emergency bridging loans: These are small crisis loans of either £50 or £100 for students who need cash to support themselves during a temporary unavoidable crisis, such as a delay in wages or funding. These are loans and students will remain in debt to the university until they are repaid.
- University of Brighton bursary: We can provide you with information on the university’s bursary system. Eligibility for these awards is assessed automatically
- Visit the main university Money pages for information on student fees and funding
Benefits
We can offer advice on what welfare benefits – such as tax credits, disability benefit, income support, housing benefit and local housing allowance – are available to students and how to apply. Visit our content on Students and benefits information to find out more.
International student enquiries
Our specialist international student advisor is available for enquiries relating to immigration, visas, leave to remain, work permits and travelling abroad and funding. There is also a project officer for international and EU students who can assist with other support needs. The project officer also oversees activities run by the International Students’ Society. See International support
General enquiries
Students with any problem or concern that they need to discuss, please do not hesitate to contact us. If we are unable to help you resolve the matter directly, we will endeavour to support you in locating a specialist service which can.
We can offer advice and support for students wishing to take a break from their studies, change their course,transfer institutions or leave university. Visit our Withdrawing or transferring your course information to find out more.
Enquiries and appointments
There are a range of drop-in sessions or individually scheduled appointments available to all students. The main service is based in Tithe Barn, Moulsecoomb place at the Moulsecoomb campus, although advisors are also available for appointments and drop-in enquiries at other campuses.
Current students will be able to find details on studentcentral
For information on support available and to make appointments:
Email: studentadvice@brighton.ac.uk
Phone: 01273 642888
Fax: 01273 642622
Partner college students should seek support at the partner college where they study in the first instance.
Late opening
There is an office open every Thursday until 6pm on the first floor of the main building at Grand Parade.
Research
Student Finance Survey 2010 (with Social Science and Policy Research Centre and the School of Applied Social Science) The survey was conducted annually from 1992 and on a biennial basis since 2008. This research has built up a comprehensive picture of how the financial circumstances of students have changed since the introduction of student loans in 1990 and tuition fees in 1998. The report is now available to download from www.brighton.ac.uk/sass/research/publications/
More Information
Student Advice Service Website for Students
See also Money Matters website
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