{"id":2511,"date":"2023-10-24T11:50:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T11:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/wearewestminster\/?p=2511"},"modified":"2023-10-24T15:32:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T15:32:26","slug":"five-ways-to-combat-the-cost-of-living-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/wearewestminster\/five-ways-to-combat-the-cost-of-living-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Five ways to combat the cost of living crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Navigating the financial challenges of student life can be a daunting task, with the cost of living steadily on the rise. Tuition fees, accommodation expenses, and everyday necessities all contribute to the financial burden on students.<\/p>\n

However, there are practical steps you can take to combat these rising costs and make your student life more affordable. In this blog post, we will explore five ways to help students in the UK tackle the ever-increasing cost of living.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. Secure extra funding<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Aside from your tuition fee and maintenance loans, there are other ways to supplement your overall funding.<\/p>

Scholarships, grants and bursaries are different to student loans. This is usually a sum or pot of money that you may be eligible for if you meet set criteria. But what\u2019s the difference? You don\u2019t have to pay any of this money back! We offer a number of bursaries and financial awards for current students. Take a look at our bursaries and awards available for students.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Scholarships<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>are offered by universities based on a variety of criteria such as academic or extra-curricular achievements. These can be large sums of money to cover tuition fees, course, or maintenance costs and more.<\/p>

Similarly, bursaries can be provided by both universities and organisations to uplift young talent at university. If you are a care leaver or estranged student, there is extra financial support available to help you. Why not also have a look into the Living Expenses Support Scheme (LESS<\/strong><\/a><\/span>)?<\/p>

\u00a0On the other hand, grants<\/a><\/strong><\/span> can be awarded by charities, trusts and the government for more specific needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. Working on campus<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Do you want to earn some extra cash while becoming more employable? Have you been looking for part-time work that fits around your studies and an employer who understands your busy student schedule? Look no further than your campus<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and take advantage of the opportunities available.<\/p>\n