News Archive - Articles Published in Student Finances
University Demographics 'Changed by Debt'27 Apr 2009 | by Michael RossHigh student debts are putting off the next generation from going to university, according to a specialist website.
Mature Students 'Key to Rental Sector'15 Apr 2009 | by Michael RossAn influx of mature students is helping to prop up one corner of the property market, according to Paragon.
Students 'In Line For Tax Refund'18 Dec 2008 | by Michael RossHMRC could offer them an average of £100 back if they are in paid employment.
Ministers Have 'Lost Their Grip' on EMAs14 Nov 2008 | by Michael RossThe government has once again been criticised over its handling of student grants.
Future Student Loan Costs Set to Rise as Base Rates are Slashed by 1.5%13 Nov 2008 | by Anthony J. BoundsThe rising cost of student loans may soon drive penny pinched students to the high street for cheaper borrowing.
Students Stage Tuition Fee Protests05 Nov 2008 | by Michael RossThe current system of student finance subjects students to a postcode lottery, the NUS claims.
Government Cuts Grants for Middle-Income Students30 Oct 2008 | by Michael RossStudent grants are to be cut after the government underestimated the number of applicants.
Students 'Need to Budget to Avoid Debt'17 Oct 2008 | by Michael RossFinancial management is essential for undergrads, it is claimed.
Students 'More Prudent' With Credit Cards15 Oct 2008 | by Michael RossOne in six sensible students are paying their credit card balances in full, Apacs reveals.
A Third of Graduates 'Not Repaying Loans'14 Oct 2008 | by Michael RossAround 30 percent of graduates are not earning enough to pay back their student loans, official figures show.
Student Loans 'Not Being Repaid'06 Oct 2008 | by Michael RossMany recent graduates aren't earning enough to pay the debts off, the Liberal Democrats have shown.
Students 'Still Relying on Bank of Mum and Dad'02 Oct 2008 | by Michael RossHalf of parents with student children are opening their wallets to see them through financially.
Students Warned Over Theft Hotspots30 Sep 2008 | by Michael RossManchester, Birmingham and Bristol are Britain's riskiest university towns, according to a large insurer.
Students Suffer as Price Rises Continue23 Sep 2008 | by Michael RossMany undergraduates will use auction websites in order to make a bit more cash this term.
Student Debt Burden 'Worth More Than Transport Budget'17 Sep 2008 | by Michael RossNew Lib Dem figures suggests that students are now £22 billion in the red.
Saga Issues Student Security Warning16 Sep 2008 | by Michael RossMany thefts occur over the first few weeks of term, as freshers move away from home for the first time.
Students 'Face Increasing Term-time Job Worries'11 Sep 2008 | by Michael RossThree in four are working part-time in order to pay their way, HSBC has found.
Insurer Warns Students over Home Thefts09 Sep 2008 | by Michael RossStudents are very vulnerable to crime - but many are underinsured for home thefts.
Students 'Paying £75 Per Week in Rent'26 Aug 2008 | by Michael RossAccommodation and food are costing the most for Britain's budding academics, Halifax has found.
Students 'Paying More For Their Groceries'21 Aug 2008 | by Michael RossBread and dairy have risen rapidly in price recently - potentially leaving students over £120 out of pocket.