Speak to a funding adviser
Solent University offers students access to a team of dedicated student funding advisers who can help you with all matters relating to student funding.
Support for you
With recent rises in the cost of living, you might have concerns about money while you study, which can be stressful. We want to do everything we can to make sure financial concerns aren't affecting your wellbeing or studies - our student funding team are here to support you with advice on managing your budget, grants and bursaries, hardship loans, and more.
Support for you
With recent rises in the cost of living, you might have concerns about money while you study, which can be stressful. We want to do everything we can to make sure financial concerns aren't affecting your wellbeing or studies - our student funding team are here to support you with advice on managing your budget, grants and bursaries, hardship loans, and more.
Find out more
Living costs
Find out how much living in Southampton might cost you. This rough estimate looks at a single student living in Southampton for a total of 40 weeks.
Caring for dependants
If you have children/dependants and are considering studying at university full-time, you may be eligible for further funding through the summer months and, in some circumstances, throughout the whole year.
Having money problems?
Students who are experiencing short term financial difficulty during their studies may be able to receive cost-free financial assistance from the University. Our student funding advisers can give you more information.
Contact a funding adviserCost of living support
We know the rising costs of living can be a concern for many students, from housing and food, to transportation or utilities. So whether you’re looking for advice on ways to manage your budget, or how to make meals on a budget, we can provide help and support.
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Bursaries
There are many bursaries available to students to help fund your studies, from bursaries for carers or estranged students, to help with paying for utilities or to buy IT equipment. Most of these bursaries are non-repayable and are there to help eligible students while studying at Solent.
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Working while studying
If you want to boost your bank account by earning some money while studying, our careers service can help you find paid part-time work that can fit around your studies.
Find out moreLife after graduation
We understand it can be daunting entering the world of work, pensions, and mortgages after university, so we have advice on issues such as postgraduate study, work contracts, tax and national insurance, and bank accounts to help you after you leave.
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