The Cambridge (Survival) Guide - Cambridge University Students ...

46FinanceThere is plenty of financial support available to you at university and thissection is here to highlight some of the available funds and signpost youto where you can find out more.Managing your moneyDealing with your own money and making sure you don’t run out can be a major stress forsome people at university. If you know when you will receive funds (from a student loansperhaps) and when your major outgoings will occur (usually your termly college bill – whichtypically includes things such as accommodation, food, internet etc.) you can start to budgetaround that.Your main termly outgoings are likely to include:• Your college bill – this is likely to be the most money you spend in one place• Your phone bill – if you’ve got a phone on contract• Travel expenses – these should be minimum as Cambridge is easy to get around onfoot or by bike, but factor in occasional visits home or to see friends• Food and drink – eating out or just doing your weekly Sainsbury’s shop]I need some financial help, where do I turn?Even if you’ve budgeted and managed your money well, sometimes that isn’t enough: atCambridge we appreciate this and no one will judge you for needing support. If you’ve runinto financial trouble then there is always somewhere to turn. Cambridge University promisesits students that once you’re at University you will never have to leave for financial reasons.This is a truly amazing promise. Each college has their own Hardship Funds which areavailable should you need them.If you want to discuss your worries with someone then you could talk to your college tutor,a director of studies, the college chaplain or any member of the college you feel comfortablewith. If they do not have the information you need they will be able to find it out for you andassist you. If you still feel unsure of who to talk to in your college then you can come into theCUSU office (located on the New Museums Site) and ask to talk to a student advisor.