Cost of living
Up to £2,100 in financial support? Yes please!
We created our student success scholarship to help ease financial pressure, helping you focus on your studies and achieve your potential. Learn if you're eligible and how it can help you with the cost of going to university.
Find out more about our financial support
Award winning support
We’re really proud to have won Gold for our cost-of-living support at the national Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026. We’re committed to making sure money worries don’t get in the way of your uni experience here. Alongside our Students’ Union, we offer a range of support to help students when they need it most.
Read about our winWhat I spend in a week at uni
Here's what current students are typically spending in a week. Spoiler alert, it's cheap!
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Students' Union money saving tips
If you want to maximise your student funds, these tips from our SU will make your money go further.
Hallam SU money saving tips
Working while you study
A great way to help stretch your budget is working while you study. And added bonus, a great addition to your CV. Discover how our career team will support you.
Prepare for your career
Cost of living calculator
Check out this useful tool from WhatUni. It helps you breakdown all your costs so you can plan your budget with confidence.
WhatUni cost of living calculator