Cost of Living

Information on cost of living for BCUSU students.
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Your Students' Union is working with the University to make sure you get support during your time here and there's already a number of ways you can get help:

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Get immediate help from Student Support Team for the Emergency Fund, Student Pantry and other resources.

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Check your eligibility and apply for the University's fund

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Access free period products at selected ground floor toilets

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What we're doing to lobby for cheaper public transport

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Find microwaves, fridges, hot water taps and showering facilities across campus

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Looking for a part time job? Find out where to look and how to improve your CV!

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See how you can postively impact sustainability at university

image of a bowl of oatmeal and a flask BCU catering deals

Get 40% off food at BCU canteens and pods

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Student discount on selected routes

The Advice Team is here to help as we offer a professional, independent, confidential, and non-judgemental service. We offer advice on Money, Housing, Academic Issues, International studies and Health & Wellbeing.

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Cost of Living articles

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Free period products...

Period Dignity project launches to provide free period products for students ...

Thu 09 Feb 2023
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Our transport campaign...

We're asking for 6 months free public transport for students...

Thu 15 Dec 2022
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Cost of Living

See what we’re doing to help you tackle the Cost of Living crisis...

Tue 13 Dec 2022
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