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Finance advice

Arranging your student finances can sometimes be confusing. This page offers a range of helpful resources, many of which come directly from key organisations like Student Finance England, UCAS, GOV.UK and the Student Loans Company.

Speak to a student funding adviser

Solent University offers students access to a team of dedicated student funding advisers who can help you with all matters relating to student funding.

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Living costs

Find out how much living in Southampton might cost you. This rough estimate looks at a single student living in Southampton for a total of 40 weeks.

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Additional finance

Looking for a way to supplement your student finances? Solent University and other organisations offer a range of bursaries, scholarships and grants, giving you extra financial support throughout your studies.

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Having money problems?

Students who are experiencing short term financial difficulty during their studies may be able to receive cost-free financial assistance from the University. Talk to a student funding adviser for more information.

Caring for dependants

If you have children/dependants and are considering studying at university full-time, you may be eligible for further funding through the summer months and, in some circumstances, throughout the whole year.

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Life after graduation

We understand it can be daunting entering the world of work, pensions, mortgages, etc after university, so we have provided advice to help you after you leave. Our portal page for graduates gives information on issues such as postgraduate study, work contracts, tax and national insurance, and bank accounts, to name a few.