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Understanding your money

Explore our tips for budgeting while at university and find out how we can support you with Student Finance

For help managing your money effectively, head to the Student Finance Centre. Here you can get information, advice and individual support to keep your finances on track.

The team includes trained money advice experts who will always put your needs and interests first, keep what you tell us in confidence.

What we offer

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Student loan advice

How to apply for and manage loans for your studies from Student Finance England.

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University support fund

Support Fund grants can help with financial hardship and cover emergency costs such as urgent bills and food supplies.

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Scholarships and bursaries for current students

Find out which scholarships and bursaries are available once you become a University of Portsmouth student.

Money management and budgeting advice

We can give you no-nonsense advice on how to set and stick to a budget, and make the most of your money, including:

State benefit advice

Whether you're a student with dependants or a disability, or you want to know if you can claim tax credits, we can help you in this complex area:

Specialist debt advice

Getting into debt can be very stressful and you may not feel comfortable speaking to family or friends about it. We have trained financial advisers who can give you confidential information, advice and guidance on debt-related issues.

Our approach is straightforward – we aim to get you back on track and in control of your finances. Whatever your situation, we'll listen to you and provide impartial and non-judgemental debt advice. If we can't help, we'll point you in the direction of someone who can.

Contact the Student Finance team

Get in contact with the team via:

  • Phone: +44 (0)23 9284 3014 
  • Email: studentfinance@port.ac.uk
  • In person: Drop-in - you may need to make an appointment to see one of our advisers

Opening times are Monday to Thursday, 8.30am – 5.00pm, Friday: 8.30am – 4.00pm, and the centre is closed on Saturday and Sunday and bank holidays.