Ways to boost your income
Check you are receiving all the statutory financial support to which you are entitled.
To find out more about student funding check our funding pages.
Tax
Make sure you're not paying too much tax on your earnings.
If you have a job you’ll be required to pay income tax and national insurance. The amount you pay depends on what you earn and your tax status. Everyone can earn a certain amount of income each year which they do not have to pay tax on.
- Find out more about tax matters and national insurance
www.taxmatters.hmrc.gov.uk
Additional sources of funding
Investigate funding from educational charities and trusts
Small grants are available from hundreds of charities and educational trusts to students in a broad range of circumstances.
Jobs
Part-time jobs are a great way to boost your income. Most students need a part-time job to help supplement their income. Most jobs will give you valuable work experience and you might get a job that relates to your study.
Ways to find a job
Job Workshop within Careers Centre is a great place to look for a job. It is a database advertising local job opportunities. The vacancies are suitable for students who wish to work around their studies.
Careers Centre
University of Brighton
Manor House
Moulsecoomb Place
Brighton, BN2 4GA
Tel: 01273 642 855
Fax: 01273 642 850
www.brighton.ac.uk/careers
careers@brighton.ac.uk
For more information visit:
www.brighton.ac.uk/careers/jobs-volunteering/job-workshop-applying-for-a-part-time-job.html
Sell unwanted goods
If you have unwanted course books, advertise them on Community on Studentcentral or on notice boards. If you have other items you no longer use, try selling them on Gum Tree or eBay, but do this safely. Make sure you understand buyer and seller protection.