Useful Information
Greenwich Students Union Advice Service (Greenwich & Avery Hill students):
www.greenwichsu.co.uk/advice
GK Unions Advice Service (Medway students):
www.gkunions.co.uk/advice
If you’re already in debt, try your Students’ Union first! We’re free, independent and confidential. It may take time to get an appointment with local services: we’ll usually work to deal with urgent situations and get them under control while you’re waiting.
Advice and information from Citizens’ Advice on debt, benefits and other legal topics:
www.adviceguide.org.uk
Greenwich Credit Union:
For low cost and affordable borrowing while you’re at Uni and after, at below-market rates. If you need to borrow, check your student finance entitlement first, and get advice on alternatives. www.greenwichcreditunion.co.uk
Money Advice Service:
National debt and finance advice service
www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk
Money Saving Expert:
Information on cutting costs and discounts for services
www.moneysavingexpert.com
National Debtline:
Free, independent and confidential.
www.nationaldebtline.org
Student Loans Company:
www.slc.co.uk
Student finance generally
Including applying for it
https://www.gov.uk/browse/education
Checking benefit entitlement:
www.turn2us.org.uk