Funding Education: Planning, Saving and Working to Fund Education

You'll find expert guidance on funding your child's education at every stage, from pre-school through university and beyond. Our comprehensive resources cover everything from school fees and tuition costs to grants, loans and fundraising opportunities, all organized by age and education type for easy navigation. Funding Education is here to help.

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How I Funded My University Degree: A Case Study

Saskia, 22, just graduated from the University of Cambridge with an Upper Second Class degree in Social and Political Science. She is now living and working...

About University Fundraising

In recent years UK universities have been encouraged to adopt a similar attitude to American universities when it comes to fundraising. This means trying to...

Budget Accommodation Tips for University Students

Student rents can be high, particularly in large towns and cities. Whilst it is important to enjoy your university years and find a home in which you will fe...

Budgeting Basics for Students

If you’re going to stay in the black while you're a student, or at least out of the bank manager’s office, you’ll have to master the art of budgeting a...

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My Experience of Postgraduate Evening Study: Case Study

Post-graduate study is a big commitment. PhD students put in a huge amount of time and effort in order to complete their studies, and most are well into thei...

Emailing or Writing to a Potential Phd Supervisor

Once you’ve decided that a PhD is for you, getting the best supervisor you can is essential, not just to your progress academically but also to the levels...

Choosing the Right PhD Supervisor

When it comes to PhD study, finding the right supervisor is everything, especially if you're applying for funding. Awarding panels will be keen to see that y...

How I Secured MA Funding: Case Study

For the budding postgraduate Arts and Humanities student, MA funding is the Holy Grail. Securing funding at this stage can smooth the path to success. Those...

Writing an Effective AHRC Research Proposal

When applying to study for a PhD, the majority of applicants will have their sights set on winning funding in order to cover their living costs and tuition f...

Childcare Vouchers: What Are They and How Do They Help?

Childcare is a hugely expensive proposition. As many parents know, the cost of having their child looked after while they work can be astronomical, and this...

Further Education Through Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are a useful but often underestimated type of training. In the past, apprenticeships were seen as one of very few routes into certain industr...

Personal Credit: Should I Use it to Fund My Education?

In many cases, the finance options available to students are simply insufficient. Education can be a costly business, and student loans are often not enough...

Student Fees: What Has the Government Changed?

Changes to student finance have certainly been amongst the coalition government’s biggest challenges so far. The proposals attracted furious anger from all...

Guidance for Part-time Students

Part-time study can be a great way to complete a valuable course while still carrying on your job, or caring for your family. Full-time education doesn’t s...

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