Working Your Way Up

University Work

Most universities and colleges provide part time work for their enrolees while studying. Others also provide a way for students to be employed part time or during vacations in a nearby business facility. This greatly helps in boosting your funds for non-academic expenses.

Industrial Placements

This is a sandwich course offered by some universities that involves a full year’s placement in an industry related to your course. It is a perfect chance to earn a regular wage while gaining valuable work experience making work contacts and developing essential skills that will become useful after graduating.

Charities & Trusts

There are many charities and education trusts that offer financial assistance to students in higher education to help with costs like fees, books, equipment, travel, maintenance, and even childcare. Do not expect to fund your studies through charitable assistance by itself. Amounts received vary widely but charitable awards are often modest and it may be necessary to approach a number of organisations in order to raise a useful amount. Furthermore, competition for such awards are quite fierce and students are expected to have examined all possible funding options before their application can be considered.

Benefits

Even though most full time students are not entitled to social security benefits, there are some in vulnerable groups including single parents and disabled students may be eligible for social security benefits including the Housing Benefit. If you are already receiving benefit and want to take a full time course you should check with your nearest Benefit Office how this might affect your current entitlement.