Money Matters
Studying at university represents a significant investment in your future. With increases in the cost of living, knowing what support is available and how to manage your finances is more important than ever.
Support is available to all students here at Falmouth. Whether you're an international student, a mature student, living at home or studying one of our online degrees, you can come and talk to us.
Explore our Money Matters resources
Below, you can find tips and resources on the cost of student life, budgeting at university and working during your studies.
Budgeting
Boost your money management confidence with advice, tips and resources for budgeting as a university...
How much does it cost?
Get a handle on the costs of student life and how to prepare for university.
Studying and Working
Explore different opportunities to work alongside your studies.
Student funding & support
Discover support services and funding opportunities such as scholarships, awards and bursaries
Student Funding
Explore your funding opportunities so you can make an informed plan about how to cover the costs of ...
Employability Service
Access career support and advice from your Employability Service from day one of your studies, right...
Disability Support
Removing barriers for students with Specific Learning Differences, disabilities and mental health ch...
Student Support
Discover all the support services and wellbeing resources available to Falmouth University students....
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Discover support and resources to help you manage your mental health while at Falmouth University. ...
Support for Care Leavers
Going to university can be a big move, but we can offer you support.
Check to see if you're eligible to apply for our Hardship Fund
Find out moreAdvice from current students
Hear from our students about budgeting and how to make the most of student life in Cornwall
Budgeting tips from a Falmouth student
07 January 2025
Find tips on how to budget while studying at Falmouth.
Why I love being a Student Ambassador
14 August 2024
I decided that I wanted to become a Student Ambassador before I had even come to Falmouth, after usi...
My journey as a Student Ambassador
14 August 2024
Being a Student Ambassador at Falmouth University has been one of the most rewarding experiences of ...
Working part-time alongside your studies
08 July 2024
Hi, I'm Zoe and I am currently studying on the BA(Hons) Acting degree at Falmouth Uni.
How to save money while studying at Falmouth
11 June 2024
I’ve studied and lived in Falmouth for the past three years, in this blog post I’ll share some m...
Falmouth town: making your finances stretch!
10 June 2024
For those of us just beginning or making our way through our uni years, it can regularly feel diffic...
University student money diary
06 June 2023
We asked Katie, a second-year Acting student what she spends in a typical week at Falmouth Universit...
How to save money whilst making the most of university
02 June 2023
Cost of living: How to save money whilst making the most of your student experience
Making your money go further at university
02 June 2023
Whilst at university I discovered some tips to battle the cost of living while also enjoying my time...
How university taught me to manage my money
02 June 2023
Before coming to uni, I wasn’t very good with money. I regularly went out for dinner and coffee sh...
Are you a current student?
If you're a current student, you'll find lots of money management advice, tips and support through the Money Matters Hub on the Student App.
Get in touch
Financial support
For information and advice around tuition fees, Student Finance and financial support options, contact:
Wellbeing support
If money worries are starting to affect your mental health, come and speak confidentially with our Wellbeing Team by contacting: