Money and housing

Student finance and living costs

• Student loans support
  How to apply for student finance if you're a new or continuing student and how to overcome common problems.
  
• Managing your money and budgeting
  Steps to help manage your money and plan your budget.
• Cost of living support
  Resources, funds and initiatives to help if you're struggling with day-to-day living costs.
• Working part-time during your studies to earn money
  Support finding work, working out tax and employment advice.
• Working in the UK as an international student
  What's allowed when you have a student visa, your rights and careers support.
• Opening a bank account (international students)
  Support for living in York, including information about money and shopping.
• Disabled Students' Allowance
  Grants that can contribute towards some of the additional costs of studying at university with a disability or long-term health condition.
• Access It All
  Money advice drop-ins for disabled and neurodivergent undergraduate students.

Hardship, debt and emergency support

• Hardship funds
  If you find yourself in unexpected financial hardship, you can apply for additional funds.
• Emergency loans
  If your funding is delayed, you may be able to apply for a short-term loan.
• Dealing with debt
  What you can do to take control of your money, maximise your income and who you can talk to.
• Scams and fraud protection
  What to do if you think you, or someone you know, may have been scammed out of money.
• Gambling
  Gambling and risking money can be addictive and difficult to manage. Find steps and services to help.

University accommodation

• Report a problem with University accommodation
  Help dealing with maintenance issues or making a complaint.
• Leave or change your University accommodation
  Learn about your options including requesting to vacate your room, transfer to another room or swap with a student.

Private sector housing and tenancy support

• Finding private sector accommodation
  Help with your options, including finding housemates, student letting agents, tenancy agreements and frequently asked questions.
• Living in private sector accommodation
  Guidance on living off-campus, including setting up utility bills, paying rent to handling deposits and common tenancy queries.
• Moving into private sector accommodation
  How to take a property inventory, pay bills, and sort Council Tax and TV Licences.
• Moving out of private sector accommodation
  What to do when vacating, including cleaning, sorting summer storage and getting your deposit back.
• Renters' Rights Act
  How private renting works in England and your rights as a tenant.
• Council Tax
  Council Tax applies to residential properties but many students are exempt. Check your eligibility and learn how to apply for an exemption or discount.