Countless times as a in both my first and second year i had been charged between £20 to £30 for going over my overdraft on both my student bank accounts (with Barclays) as well as my credit card, … [Read more...]
Advice for Students
From Advice on 'Part time employment' to full details on 'Student Loans' and exactly what you are entitled to, check out the following. These features hold the key to clearing or at the very least reducing your student debt and financial burden so that you can get on with your studying or simply enjoy post grad life. Unfortunately with the introduction of 'Top Up' fees it is likely that every student will accrue some amount of debt, but it needn't be a great amount. Take a few moments and read our advice, but most importantly, enjoy the greatest years of your life.
Financial help – what’s available?
Studying a full-time higher education course? Then you might be entitled to finance from the government to help with tuition fees and living costs. You may also be able to get extra help from your … [Read more...]
Fraud protection – Staying safe online:
With a large proportion of students looking online to pay their bills, check their balance or extend their overdrafts is the chance of fraud more prominent? The ease of online banking enables users … [Read more...]
Organise your life online
Despite security concerns of some apprehensive users the internet remains to be an extremely useful tool, not only for researching but also for purchasing all manner of goods and services - due to … [Read more...]
Preparing for Freshers week
Undoubtedly starting university is a time of celebration and socialising with your course mates who might well become friends for life – so surely first impressions count for something…. Don't … [Read more...]
Students Beware
Fuelled via feedback from the Clear Student Debt Myspace page, this section will be constantly evolving with first hand advice on the pit falls of student life from students themselves. Sometimes … [Read more...]
Surviving the Freshers Fair
Obviously ‘Freshers' week can be an exciting and indeed scary time, when you are in a new place with new people and no doubt you have to be more responsible not only with your workload but also with … [Read more...]
