Cost of living and money resources

Planning your finances early can help you feel more confident about the cost of university life. Explore our resources to learn more about how to manage your money at university.

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Funding calculcator

Using a few details, we'll estimate how much money you could get towards your study and living costs, and suggest funding that you may be eligible for.
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Money planner

Take control of your finances with our comprehensive student budgeting tool.
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Money timeline

Our Money timeline pinpoints key times to think about your income and outgoing expenses and how best to manage your money, from the time you start to think about university right through to your final year of study.
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Living costs

Find out more about the living costs associated with studying at the University of Sheffield and how you can budget for these.

Advice and guidance on university costs

Managing your money

Your financial wellbeing is just as important as your academic success. Planning how best to manage your money helps you achieve your goals and enjoy the full university experience.

Managing your money

Funding

For information about tuition fees, scholarships, bursaries and funding support.

Ways to fund your studies

Student Advice Centre

If you are a current student or have an offer to study with us, you can access the Student Advice Centre, which can provide advice, support and representation to help you resolve your problems relating to academic, housing and money issues.