Student Blog

Here are just a few tips to help you save money while at university; you will be surprised what can help:

Shop around, don’t just go to one supermarket/shop
Make a budget and stick to it. Include money for emergencies
Draw out money each week and have that as the only money you can spend
If you shop in a particular shop regularly, get their loyalty card- this will save you money
Go for the best value for money, but not necessarily the cheapest
Only take cash on a night out, leave your card at home
Research banks, with some there’s a thing call “save the change”. It rounds payments to the nearest pound and it transfers the difference to your saving account
If you live with people, shop and cook together when you can. It’s often cheaper and easier to get a large pack of something than to get lots of individual size packs
Buy all toiletries from the pound shop (there still the branded stuff)
Use compare websites to find best deals on food shops or any big purchases
Keep an eye out for whatever student discounts are around
If you insist on attending a gym then Sport BU offer a very good membership rate to all students
Invest in travel cards
Work where you shop then get staff discount
Drink before you leave the house on a night out (not too much of course)
Skype people instead of calling them- this makes it more personal too
Get help with health costs – students are entitled to some help with paying for prescriptions and dental care, so check it out
Avoid credit and store cards – this is only bound to build debt
Make sure your washing is a full load every time
Take packed lunches to Uni
Make presents and cards instead of buying them
Try not to impulse buy – this is harder than you think
Check your bank balances regularly; this will make you realise how much you are spending and allow you to budget
Get your hair cut at a beauty college not an expensive salon
Share lifts and taxis when you go out