Student Welfare & Financial Advice
Useful Links
Useful Links
Funding your studieshttp://www.studentsupportdirect.co.uk/ - This site provides services and information for those in England who are interested in financial support for students in Higher Education.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/DG_6000071 - Contact details for the EU Customer Services Team, offering advice to EU students applying for student finance in the UK
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/index.htm - government website covering all aspects of higher education including finance.
http://www.nhsstudentgrants.co.uk/.- NHS Student Bursaries website, giving information on bursaries given to students on pre-registration health professional and Social Work training courses. Includes Bursary Calculator, frequently updated News Bulletins and downloadable Application Forms.
http://www.tda.gov.uk/Recruit.aspx - Information on getting into teaching and the funding that is available.
http://www.egas-online.org.uk/ - The Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS) offers guidance and advice on funding for those studying in post-16 education in the UK. Includes a Trust Fund Search facility.
General finance and consumer rights
http://www.milkround.com/s4/jobseekers/zones/lifestyle/ - Milkround Online offers a 'Guide to Managing Finances for students and graduates' giving practical information on financial aspects of student life.http://www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk/ - Independent body that regulates the financial services industry. Offers information, tools and advice on all aspects of financial services and products to help consumers get the best deal.
http://www.oft.gov.uk/ – Office of Fair Trading website offering advice on all aspects of consumer rights and issues.Student life
http://www.uniaid.org.uk/ – this site includes two interactive games “student survivor” and “All about U” that offer an opportunity to test your ability to survive as a student, plus the student calculator, which is designed to help students plan a realistic budget whilst at university.
Sources of help and Advice
University of Worcester Student Welfare and Financial Advisers
Susan Richardson Room 74
Jackie Bryant Room 72
Woodbury Building, University of Worcester
Telephone: 01905 855501 and 542091
E-mail moneyadvice@worc.ac.uk
Students’ Union Student Advisor
Kate Gynn
Tel; 01905 740800
e-mail thesas@worc.ac.uk
http://www.worcsu.com/
Advice is available on finance, housing, health, personal problems, etc. from Monday to Friday throughout the year.
Worcester Citizens Advice Bureau & WHABAC
The Hopmarket, The Foregate,
Worcester WR1 1DL
Telephone 01905 611371
http://www.worcestercab.org.uk/
Open: Monday – Friday (excluding Thursday) 9.30am to 4.00pm
Information and advice on a wide range of issues including;
Debts, Benefits, Employment, Housing, Money managment, Immigration and more.
13A Lowesmoor, Worcester
WR1 2RS
Tel. 01905 612 774
email: enquiries@whabac.org.uk
Open: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9.30am-1.30pm - No appointment necessary
Appointments available Tuesday 9.30am-1.30pm
Smartmove - scheme for single people/couples without children in need of accomodation & the floating support service.
Job Centre Plus
Haswell House, Sansome Street,
Worcester, WR1 1UZ
Telephone:01905 684600
http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/
TaxAid
Telephone 020 7803 4959
http://www.taxaid.org.uk/
Free advice on tax to those on low incomes.
National Debtline
Telephone 0808 808 4000
http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/
Free advice for people with debt problems in England, Scotland and Wales
HM Revenue & Customs
Information on Tax plus Child benefit and Tax credit eligibility & application.
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/
Worcester Hub (Worcester City Council)
Local council contact point for information on a variety of issues including:
Council tax, Application for Housing Benefit & Council Tax benefit & Housing issues.
Telephone 01905 722233
www.worcestershire.gov.uk/home/index.htm