Same income, wildly different bursary: what seven universities actually pay
Two students from the same street, both with parents earning under £25,000, both starting a three-year degree this September. One […]
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Articles by Jamie Hartwell
Jamie writes UniSorted's money coverage: student loans, budgeting, bank accounts, insurance, the lot. He spent most of first year living in his overdraft, so the budgeting guides all have a bit on what to do after you have already overspent, not just before. Based in Leeds. Reach him at jamie@unisorted.co.uk.
UK student money statistics 2026
The key UK student money figures, from what students borrow to what graduates go on to earn, each linked to
Gap year operator collapses: how to protect your money
If a gap year or volunteer placement company takes your money and then folds, whether you get it back depends
Care leavers and the maximum maintenance loan: what you are entitled to in 2026/27
If you have been in care, the student finance system is often the part of going to university that feels
When will your student finance be paid in 2026/27? Maintenance loan instalment dates, explained
Here is the short version, because it is the thing everyone wants to know. Your student finance lands at the
Maintenance loan vs rent in 2026: how much of the loan rent really takes
In 2026 the maximum maintenance loan is meant to cover your living costs. For most students, rent alone takes more
Moving abroad with a UK student loan? How repayment actually works in 2026
Yes, you still have to repay your UK student loan if you move abroad. The Student Loans Company keeps charging
University of Nottingham data breach: what to do now
The University of Nottingham confirmed on 10 June 2026 that an external third party accessed a significant amount of data
Skipping meals at uni? Every UK student food scheme you can actually use
If money runs out before the end of term and you are skipping meals to make the loan stretch, you
Universal Credit at 18-24 in 2026: The Rules You Actually Need to Know
Universal Credit at 18 to 24 has its own standard allowance, its own housing rules, and a new set of
