Further information about finances

www.aimhigher.ac.uk/student_finance - the Aimhigher national programme provides comprehensive information to help you get started on the road into higher education. This section of its website includes a cost-of-living calculator and information on what help is available.

www.studentfinancewales.co.uk - online services and information for Welsh students interested in the financial help available to students in higher education.

www.education-support.org.uk/ - student support service for higher education students who are funded through the five Northern Ireland Education and Library Boards.

www.student-support-saas.gov.uk - website of the Student Awards Agency for Scotland, whose purpose is to deal with financial support and give advice to eligible Scottish students in higher education throughout the United Kingdom.

www.nusonline.co.uk/info/money - website of the National Union of Students, which includes advice on a range of financial matters from student overdrafts to paying back student loans.

www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance - government website which includes information about student finance, eligibility for financial help and guidance on how to apply.

www.nhsstudentgrants.co.uk - website offering health related degree or diploma bursary information.

www.ppa.nhs.uk/ppa/swb.htm - website offering England study-based General Social Care Council approved social work degree bursaries.

www.skill.org.uk - website which includes a wide range of advice for students with disabilities.

www.slc.co.uk - the Student Loans Company (SLC) is a UK public sector organisation established to provide financial services to HE students across the UK.