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Housing Benefit Changes Information Sheet - From 2nd November new legislation will be introduced that means for the calculation of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit and award of Child Benefit will no longer be regarded as income. So that anyone in receipt of Child Benefit and Housing and/or Council Tax Benefit may be entitled to an increase in their award.

Money Matters booklet – this guide will give you lots of useful information about maximising you’re income and minimising your outgoings.

Benefits – info on students & benefits, who’s entitled to what and how to apply.

Council Tax – this leaflet will tell you whether you have to pay it and how to prove it if you don’t.

Credit Cards – how credit cards work and what to look out for. This leaflet will explain interest and APR and how to manage your credit card so you don’t run into problems.

Debt – what to do if you find yourself in debt; how to fill in a financial statement, working out what your priority debts are and what to do next.

Financial Statement – accompanying Financial Statement for debt leaflet.

Students with Dependants – got dependants? Info on finance, childcare, course issues and accommodation.

Disabled Students – info on the advice and support available. Funding, money and disability discrimination.

Disabled Students – Large Print

Trusts and Charities - how to apply to trusts & charities for additional financial support.

Budgeting – The Big Supermarket Challenge – look how much you could save if you buy the supermarket own brand!

Useful Links:

Student Finance – Financial Support for Students

Student Loans – Information about student loans

Funding for healthcare students – Financial help for healthcare students

DirectGov website - Information on benefits and Tax Credits

SHU Money – Fees & Bursaries at Sheffield Hallam University

Teacher finance - Funding for teacher training courses

Teacher training – Graduate Teacher Training Registry

Social Work Bursary – Funding for social work training

National Debt Line – Help with debt

Can’t find what you’re looking for or need further help? Don’t hesitate to contact us on 0114 225 4148.