Contact us
Arrange to see us
Phone us on +44 1752 587680.
Email us at studentfunding@plymouth.ac.uk.
In person or write to: Student Funding Unit, Nancy Astor Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA.
We are open Monday – Thursday, 8:30–16:30, Friday 8:30–16:00.
You can visit us face-to-face Monday – Friday from 9.30–16:00 on the 4th Floor of Nancy Astor Building.
We all need some extra help from time to time to make ends meet and the Student Funding Team are here to point you in the right direction when it comes to managing your money.
We've put together some information on
the costs of studying, how to budget, some ideas on how to increase
your income while controlling your spending, tips about banking and
helpful advice about debt if you need it.
My personal finances were in absolute disarray. It seemed financially unviable for me to attend university. The Student Funding Team helped me structure my spending and obtain additional funding so I could attend university and concentrate on my studies.
Richard Parnell-Page, BSc Psychology graduate, now a manager for Molnlycke Health Care Ltd. and co-founder of the WestEndFest in London.
We help hundreds of students every year with practical advice on money management and last year we distributed over £1.5m in financial support. So whether you want to ask us about student loans, postgraduate funding advice, hardship provisions including the Financial Support Fund, Emergency Fund and Short Term Loan Scheme, bursaries and scholarships – come and see us or get in touch:
The Student Loans Company is urging university students to be aware of phishing scams and not to reveal their personal details online. Students are often targeted with phishing emails around student finance payment dates. The number of students reporting these incidents to the Student Loans Company has increased significantly in the last few years.
Always remember:
The Student Loans Company will never ask you to update your bank details by email
The Student Loans Company will never ask you to verify your student account details by e-mail
So ignore any messages asking you to confirm your information in this way.
For a phishing guide, top tips and details on what to do if you receive a suspicious email, visit the online security page on the Student Loans Company website.