Useful Links
These links may be useful to students at school or at university. Brightside is not responsible for the content of external sites.
General Advice
Bright Knowledge
News and resources for students
http://www.brightknowledge.org
The National Union of Students
Information on all aspects of student welfare, including housing, crime, health
http://www.nus.org.uk
Pure Potential
Free university and career advice including over 250 past personal statements
http://www.purepotential.org
Push
University profiles and general information on student life
http://www.push.co.uk
Student Survivor
Think you can balance health, wealth, study and social life at uni? Play Student Survivor and find out.
http://www.studentsurvivor.org.uk/
Not Going To Uni
Information about alternatives to university, including apprenticeships and distance learning courses.
http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
UK Council for International Student Affairs
A range of information and advice including immigration, employment, study and living in the UK
http://www.ukcisa.org.uk
TheSite.org
Advice on learning, training and work
http://www.thesite.org/workandstudy
Prospects
Career and study opportunities for graduates
http://www.prospects.ac.uk
Save The Student
Offers, tips and advice for reducing student debt
http://www.savethestudent.org/
Foreign Students
Information and advice for foreign students about studying in the UK
http://www.foreignstudents.com/
Total Professions
Careers advice for students and those considering a career change
http://www.totalprofessions.com/home
Student Relaunch
Launching in January 2013, Student Relaunch will offer impartial advice to people who have left higher education early.
http://www.studentrelaunch.org/
Finance
Student Calculator
Loans, grants, bills, jobs… all too much to deal with? Balance your budget with the Student Calculator
http://www.studentcalculator.org.uk/original/
http://www.studentcalculator.org.uk/international/
Student Finance England
The government's website with information about financial support for students in England
http://www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance
Student Finance Wales
The government's website with information about financial support for students in Wales
http://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk
Student Finance Northern Ireland
The government's website with information about financial support for students in Northern Ireland
http://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk
Student Awards Agency for Scotland
The government's website with information about financial support for students in Scotland
http://www.saas.gov.uk
National Debt Line
Confidential advice on how to cope with problems with finances and debt
http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk
HM Revenue and Customs
Information on employment, tax and National Insurance
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/students
Money Supermarket
Compare prices for different products like insurance or utilities to find the best deal
http://www.moneysupermarket.com
Turn2Us
Help accessing funding sources including benefits and grants
http://www.turn2us.org.uk/
Thestudentjob.com
The UK's fastest-growing student jobs portal, find part-time and one-off student jobs
http://www.thestudentjob.com/
VoucherCodes
Discounts and vouchers for top online and high-street shops
http://www.vouchercodes.co.uk/lists/studentdiscounts.html
NHS Student Bursaries Website
Calculate whether you’d be eligible for a NHS bursary
http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/816.aspx
Student Beans
Information about where to find student offers, discounts and deals
http://www.studentbeans.com
Student Job
Online portal for student and graduate jobs, work placements and internships
http://www.studentjob.co.uk/
Money 4 med students
Information and advice for prospective medical students
http://www.money4medstudents.org
Foreign Students
Information and advice for foreign students about studying in the UK
http://www.foreignstudents.com/
Credit Action
The national money education charity with advice about debt and budgeting
http://www.creditaction.org.uk/
Target Jobs
Find graduate jobs, work experience and internships
http://www.targetjobs.co.uk/
Vouchercloud
Find money saving offers and discount deals
http://www.vouchercloud.com/
Student Money Saver
Budgeting tips and discounts for students
http://www.studentmoneysaver.co.uk/
Advice for life
Accommodation for Students
Information from students about accommodation, including area guides, statistics and property search
http://www.accommodationforstudents.com
My Supermarket
Find out about food costs and compare prices from different shops
http://www.mysupermarket.com
TV Licensing
Information about the Television License. Explains what you need to pay and how
http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk
The UK National Property Register
You can register details of your property, which increases the chances that it can be recovered if it is stolen. Endorsed by the UK Police.
http://www.immobilise.com
Homes For Students
Free site for students looking for accommodation or houseshares
http://www.homesforstudents.co.uk
Citizens’ Advice Bureau
Advice on employment, tax, finance, housing and other issues
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Unihomeswap
Free site for students who want to swap their rooms at home while away studying
http://www.unihomeswap.co.uk/
Preparing for Uni
University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)
UCAS manages applications to UK higher education courses
http://www.ucas.ac.uk
skills4uni
Check if you’re ready for university with this short course
http://www.skills4uni.bham.ac.uk/
Action on Access
The National Co-ordination Team for Widening Participation
http://www.actiononaccess.org