Managing your money
Rising costs mean students are increasingly experiencing money worries. Here are some top tips to help you to budget, save money on day-to-day expenses and manage your money effectively.
LJMU Money Advice team
The Money Advice team at LJMU can help you with student finance queries, budgeting support and signposting you to other organisations for support with benefit and debt advice.
Email: moneyadvice@ljmu.ac.uk
Telephone: 0151 231 3153 or 0151 231 3154
Budgeting
Most students need to manage on a very tight budget. This can often feel impossible, but this is where budgeting early in the year may help.
There are lots of websites that offer budgeting information, advice and resources for students:
Part-time work alongside your studies
Working part-time is a good option for some students. Alongside additional income it can also provide you with skills, new experiences and the opportunity to meet people.
When finding work it is important to consider factors such as how many hours work you can manage alongside your study commitments and how work might impact your wellbeing (for example bar work may involve late nights and reduced sleep).
Research shows that more than 20 hours of work a week can have a negative impact on academic performance. If you are struggling financially please speak to the Money Advice Team or your academic tutor.
Student Futures provide support for students looking for work in developing CV’s and interview skills. UniTemps advertise work opportunities for students and JMSU often share opportunities for paid employment or volunteering.
Externally there are lots of employers within the city to work in hospitality in local sports and event venues including:
