From applications to funding, accommodation to career goals, we're donning our parent cap to unpack the world of university and Student Finance. So your son or daughter's off to university? Congratulations! It's a brilliant achievement and an exciting step but, like any big life event, university often whips up plenty of uncertainty for all involved. Since 2007, Save the Student has been the resource millions of students trust when it comes to managing their finances. This , unlike other sites, we have ring-side seats for the common issues they face at university. For instance, did you know...…From applications to funding, accommodation to career goals, we're donning our parent cap to unpack the world of university and Student Finance. So your son or daughter's off to university? Congratulations! It's a brilliant achievement and an exciting step but, like any big life event, university often whips up plenty of uncertainty for all involved. Since 2007, Save the Student has been the resource millions of students trust when it comes to managing their finances. This , unlike other sites, we have ring-side seats for the common issues they face at university. For instance, did you know...WW…

How long will it take you to repay your student loan? And how much will you end up paying? Use our UK student loan repayment calculator to reveal the true cost of university. Your student loan debt grows with interest over time, but only becomes repayable once you earn a salary above a certain threshold. Make sure you see our guide to student finance. Note: This repayment calculator is for students from England and Wales only. Please ensure you enter your annual tuition fee and maintenance loan amounts. It might not seem obvious, but there are so many variables...…How long will it take you to repay your student loan? And how much will you end up paying? Use our UK student loan repayment calculator to reveal the true cost of university. Your student loan debt grows with interest over time, but only becomes repayable once you earn a salary above a certain threshold. Make sure you see our guide to student finance. Note: This repayment calculator is for students from England and Wales only. Please ensure you enter your annual tuition fee and maintenance loan amounts. It might not seem obvious, but there are so many variables...WW…

Credit: Violet Giddings – Flickr Students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales can all apply for a Maintenance Loan online or by post. If you’re from Scotland, there’s no postal option, so you’ll have to apply online. That said, whether you apply online or by post, you may still need to send some supporting evidence in the mail. This is likely to be things like passports, birth certificates and so on. We’ve got a full guide to applying for Student Finance (including Maintenance Loans). But if you’re just after a link to your funding body, we’ve got you covered too. Remember that you...…Credit: Violet Giddings – Flickr Students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales can all apply for a Maintenance Loan online or by post. If you’re from Scotland, there’s no postal option, so you’ll have to apply online. That said, whether you apply online or by post, you may still need to send some supporting evidence in the mail. This is likely to be things like passports, birth certificates and so on. We’ve got a full guide to applying for Student Finance (including Maintenance Loans). But if you’re just after a link to your funding body, we’ve got you covered too. Remember that you...WW…

Student Finance got your head in a spin? Let us put you straight. We'll show you where the money is, how it works, how much you can get and how to get your hands on it. Are Student Loans really all that bad? Actually, what even is a Student Loan? How will it impact your studies and your future? Is it even worth going to university anymore? The chat surrounding Student Finance has all got a bit out of hand. Get to the facts and you'll find it's all quite straightforward, affordable and accessible. And facts are what this guide is all about. Yes, Save the Student has campaigned against...…Student Finance got your head in a spin? Let us put you straight. We'll show you where the money is, how it works, how much you can get and how to get your hands on it. Are Student Loans really all that bad? Actually, what even is a Student Loan? How will it impact your studies and your future? Is it even worth going to university anymore? The chat surrounding Student Finance has all got a bit out of hand. Get to the facts and you'll find it's all quite straightforward, affordable and accessible. And facts are what this guide is all about. Yes, Save the Student has campaigned against...WW…

£1,000s of student funding is missed out on each year by students who don’t even know that they’re eligible for it. Find out whether you could be due any extra financial support… Credit: Fotoinfot (left), Ubermensch Matt (right) - Shutterstock If your only plan for paying for uni involves a Student Loan and an impending sense of doom, you're missing out! There's a treasure trove of free money lodged in student grants, scholarships and university bursaries. But many students either don't know about them, don't think they're eligible, or just don't bother applying. Don't let that be...…£1,000s of student funding is missed out on each year by students who don’t even know that they’re eligible for it. Find out whether you could be due any extra financial support… Credit: Fotoinfot (left), Ubermensch Matt (right) - Shutterstock If your only plan for paying for uni involves a Student Loan and an impending sense of doom, you're missing out! There's a treasure trove of free money lodged in student grants, scholarships and university bursaries. But many students either don't know about them, don't think they're eligible, or just don't bother applying. Don't let that be...WW…