Student Advice Service
The Student Advice Service can provide you with information, advice and support covering a range of issues on a financial, personal and practical level. Our service is confidential, non-judgemental and free of charge.
Staff can offer general advice, but advisers also have specialist fields in which they hold more detailed knowledge.
Money advice
We can advise you about statutory funding, for example grants, loans and NHS funds. There are a number of additional funds to help students in certain circumstances. We can guide you through the eligibility criteria and application processes.
We also offer debt counselling and creditor contact. We can also help you minimise financial stress by teaching you money management techniques. These are offered as one-to-one sessions and group workshops. For current information on all student financial matters please visit the Money Matters website.
Benefits
We can offer advice on what welfare benefits – such as tax credits, disability benefit, income support, housing benefit and local housing allowance – are available to students and how to apply. Visit our Students and benefits information to find out more.
International student enquiries
Our specialist international student advisor is available for enquiries relating to immigration, visas, leave to remain, work permits and travelling abroad and funding. There is also a project officer for international and EU students who can assist with other support needs. The project officer also oversees activities run by the International Students' Society. Visit our International support information to find out more.
Academic enquiries
We can offer advice and support for students wishing to take a break from their studies, change their course,transfer institutions or leave university. Visit our Withdrawing or transferring your course information to find out more.
Enquiries and appointments
If you have any problem or concern that you need to discuss, please do not hesitate to contact us. If we are unable to help you resolve the matter directly, we will endeavour to support you in locating a specialist service which can.
There are a range of drop-in sessions or individually scheduled appointments available to all students. The main service is based in Tithe Barn, Moulsecoomb place at the Moulsecoomb campus, although advisors are also available for appointments and drop-in enquiries at other campuses. Current students will be able to find details on studentcentral.
For information on support available and to make appointments:
Email: studentadvice@brighton.ac.uk
Phone: 01273 642888
Fax: 01273 642622
Partner college students should seek support at the partner college where they study in the first instance.
Late opening
There is an office open every Thursday until 6pm on the first floor of the main building at Grand Parade.
Access
The service at Moulsecoomb are on the 1st floor of a building
that has no lift. If you have mobility difficulties please contact
the service directly to make alternative arrangements for appointments.
