Cost of Living Resources
This page links to resources that may be useful to help you understand how the Cost of Living crisis may affect you and your time at University. We’ve also compiled some handy tips to help you make your budget go further!
, including helping us decide which type of resources to create more of.
Financial advice and information about applying for financial support can be found of the . You can also book an appointment to speak with the University’s Student Hub advice team
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Activities Access Grant 2023
Helping you to get stuck in without worrying about finances.
- 14th September 2023
Budget Tips for Students
For new students and returners alike, we have tips for making the most of your money as a student.
- 7th September 2023
Sustainable period products on campus
Tackling the big issues one period product at a time
- 13th July 2023
Report: Russell Group Cost of Living Survey
We take a look at what students said about Cost of Living
- 24th May 2023
Russell Group Students’ Unions Cost of Living Report
Russell Group Students’ Unions have conducted a cost of living survey with a sample of 8,800 students across 14 Russell Group universities, carried out between January and February 2023
- 13th March 2023
¸Û²Ê¿ª½± Rent Rights Guide
With the cost of living rising, we outline what this means for your rights and responsibilities as a student renter
- 6th March 2023
Funding Opportunities: Scholarships & Bursaries
We outline different funding options available to you
- 3rd February 2023
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Everything that You Need to Know About the University of York’s Housing Hub!
Stephen Cameron, Student Housing Advisor at the University, talks about the University Housing Hub and how it can help you.
- 1st February 2023
Activities Access Grants: A Student Profile
We interviewed Ola, a first year Law student, who explains how the Activities Access Grants have benefited her university experience at York.
- 3rd December 2022
Accessing Support: £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme
Over the winter months, the Government is offering a £400 Energy Bills discount to all households with a Domestic Electricity connection. We outline how you can, make sure you receive yours.
- 2nd December 2022
Hygiene Poverty: Accessing Free Supplies on Campus
Access to basic hygiene products should not be a privilege. We have gathered a list of all the place you can go to access free sexual health, sanitary and hygiene supplies on campus and in the wider community.
- 24th November 2022
Community Food: A City Living Together
Community and sustainability go hand-in-hand so we would like to share a couple of maps to help you discover some food sources throughout the City!
- 27th October 2022
How to travel around York on a Budget!
Whether it may be two wheels or four, there are plenty of cheap and sustainable ways to explore our beautiful city. We discuss our favourites for you to consider.
- 20th October 2022
Freshers Fair 101
We break down the best way to make the most of Freshers Fair (and some of the best freebies to look out for)
- 30th September 2022
Rise and Dine!
There is a new breakfast in town, looking to become your most important (and favourite!) meal of the day.
- 29th September 2022
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Accessing Support: York City Council’s Discretionary Household Support Fund
Apply now for money from the Council - closes Friday 30th September!
- 28th September 2022
Activities Access Grants Are Back!
Support for taking part in activities at York
- 22nd September 2022
Bottle Up: FREE Reusable Water Bottles for Freshers!
As part of our commitment towards a sustainable campus, we are giving all first year Undergraduate and Postgraduate students living on campus a FREE reusable water bottle during arrivals!
- 6th September 2022
Free-dom of the City: Free things to do in York
University is more than just studying and enjoying the nightlife. For many of you, this may be your first experience living away from home. That is why we have compiled a list of the best ways to experience our beautiful city, for free, in the coming months.
- 6th September 2022
Cost of Living Deals
We’re collecting student deals from our partners, businesses around York, and nationally to help you get the most for your money!
- 5th September 2022
Student Loan Interest Rates: What’s Changed?
Interest rates have been capped again to 6.3%! What does this mean for students?
- 16th August 2022
The Bank of England Lowdown: What Does This Mean?
What does the recent announcement from the Bank of England mean for students in York?
- 9th August 2022
