Advice on how to manage your money
We have gathered helpful resources to support all students with budget and accessing additional forms of support they may be entitled to.
Advice on how to manage your money
All University of Edinburgh students have free access to Blackbullion - a money management platform specially for students.
Learn about budgeting, debt, saving, investing, start-ups and how to maximise your money for the future. It's free to register.
The Money Charity provide a Student Money Manual – an essential guide covering everything from budgeting to student finance and fees to making your money stretch further.
Drawing up a budget is a great way to keep track of your finances. The Advice Place has resources available to assist you on their webpage
Many of our students work part-time alongside their studies. As long as you can manage your time carefully, there are lots of benefits to this and our Career team can help with advice.
We know the cost of housing can be a big worry if you are concerned about finances. Here are some helpful resources.
If you are renting in Scotland the Scottish Government have updated the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill
If you cannot find somewhere to live, do contact the University accommodation team. If it’s an emergency contact Security or Shelter Scotland
Paying a mortgage – if you are having difficulty please contact your mortgage provider for assistance
Guides and tools to help you get the best deals for your household bills are available from MoneySavingExpert and Compare the Market
Energy Suppliers Grants are available by a number of providers. You will need to contact them directly.
- Scottish Power Hardship Fund - apply for a grant on the Scottish Power Hardship Fund website
- Ovo Energy Fund - apply for a grant on the Ovo Energy Fund website
- E.ON Next Energy Fund - apply for a grant on the E.ON Next Energy Fund website
- EDF Energy Customer Support Fund - apply for a grant on the EDF Energy Customer Support Fund website
- British Gas - debt relief grants are available to both British Gas customers and customers of other energy suppliers
- Prepayment meters - check if you are eligible for the government’s £400 vouchers.
Find advice and guidance on how to prevent and respond to online fraud and phishing attacks, especially while during hybrid working and studying.
A SCAM is a fraudulent scheme performed by a dishonest individual, group, or company in an attempt to obtain money or something else of value. Anyone can be targeted and everyone is at risk so it is important you learn how to recognise a scam and protect yourself against them.
Scams are now very sophisticated (and can be complex) using impersonation techniques, stolen data or personal details from social media to make you believe what they say is genuine. Scammers may think you are an easy target because you are away from home, family and friends. You may be unfamiliar with local laws or not know where to go for help and advice
If in doubt contact us in the Student Funding team or the Students’ Association Advice Place