BrightsideUNIAID

These links may be useful to students at school or at university. BrightsideUNIAID is not responsible for the content of external sites.

General Advice

Bright Knowledge
News and resources for students
http://www.brightknowledge.org

UNIAID Student Life Wiki
The student life guide that anyone can edit
http://www.studentcalculator.org.uk/wiki/

The National Union of Students
Information on all aspects of student welfare, including housing, crime, health
http://www.nus.org.uk

PurePotential
Free university and career advice including over 250 past personal statements
http://www.purepotential.org

Push
University profiles and general information on student life
http://www.push.co.uk

Monetos
Practical guides on starting out at university, whether in the U.K. or elsewhere in Europe.
http://www.monetos.co.uk

Support4Learning
Website providing links to relevant information on careers, finance, education
http://www.support4learning.org.uk/money/

Student Survivor
Think you can balance health, wealth, study and social life at uni? Play Student Survivor and find out.
http://www.studentsurvivor.org.uk/

Not Going To Uni
Information about alternatives to university, including apprenticeships and distance learning courses.
http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk

Lifetracks
Advice on learning, training and work
http://www.lifetracks.com

Skill
The National Bureau for students with disabilities
http://www.skill.org.uk

UK Council for International Student Affairs
A range of information and advice including immigration, employment, study and living in the UK
http://www.ukcisa.org.uk

TheSite.org
Advice on everything from health to careers
http://www.thesite.org

Prospects
Career and study opportunities for graduates
http://www.prospects.ac.uk

choice
Find out the right course for your career, then find out where to study it (London only)
https://mychoicelondon.co.uk

Finance

UNIAID Student Calculator
Loans, grants, bills, jobs… all too much to deal with? Balance your budget with the UNIAID Student Calculator.
http://www.studentcalculator.org.uk/original/
http://www.studentcalculator.org.uk/international/

Student Finance England
The government's website with information about financial support for students in England
http://www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

Student Finance Wales
The government's website with information about financial support for students in Wales
http://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk

Student Finance Northern Ireland
The government's website with information about financial support for students in Northern Ireland
http://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk

Student Awards Agency for Scotland
The government's website with information about financial support for students in Scotland
http://www.saas.gov.uk

National Debt Line
Confidential advice on how to cope with problems with finances and debt
http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk

HM Revenue and Customs
Information on employment, tax and National Insurance
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/students

Money Supermarket
Compare prices for different products like insurance or utilities to find the best deal
http://www.moneysupermarket.com

Turn2Us
Help accessing funding sources including benefits and grants
http://www.turn2us.org.uk/

VoucherCodes
Discounts and vouchers for top online and high-street shops
http://www.vouchercodes.co.uk/lists/studentdiscounts.html

NHS Student Bursaries Website
Calculate whether you’d be eligible for a NHS bursary
http://www.nhspa.gov.uk/sgu/default.aspx

Student Beans
Information about where to find student offers, discounts and deals
http://www.studentbeans.com

Money 4 med students
Information and advice for prospective medical students
http://www.money4medstudents.org

Advice for life

Accommodation for Students
Information from students about accommodation, including area guides, statistics and property search
http://www.accommodationforstudents.com

My Supermarket
Find out about food costs and compare prices from different shops
http://www.mysupermarket.com

TV Licensing
Information about the Television License. Explains what you need to pay and how
http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk

The UK National Property Register
You can register details of your property, which increases the chances that it can be recovered if it is stolen. Endorsed by the UK Police.
http://www.immobilise.com

Citizens’ Advice Bureau
Advice on employment, tax, finance, housing and other issues
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Preparing for Uni

University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)
UCAS manages applications to UK higher education courses
http://www.ucas.ac.uk

skills4uni
Check if you’re ready for university with this short course
http://www.skills4uni.bham.ac.uk/

Action on Access
The National Co-ordination Team for Widening Participation
http://www.actiononaccess.org