6 steps to getting money ready for university

• Discover the facts about student loans with Money Saving Expert's answers to commonly-asked questions, including 'Should I pay for uni upfront or take out the new Plan 5 loan?' 
• Check out our simple guide to Funding Your Undergraduate Studies
• Use the Student Finance calculator to find out how much you might get for a maintenance loan plus any extra elements, for example, if you're disabled or have children. Note that Student Finance loans are available to medical students in the early year/s of their course
• Find out what help is available from the University of Southampton, such as the undergraduate bursary for students with a household income of less than £36,200. Once you're enrolled and on your course, you can also apply to the Living at Home Students' Commuter Fund or you might be eligible for the Care Leaver & Estranged Student Bursary 
• Check out average living costs for a University of Southampton student. Every student has their own set of costs based on their individual needs, so we encourage you to create a personalised budget using our UoS budget sheet or this easy to use Student Cost of Living Calculator 
• There will likely be a gap between the amount of funding you expect to receive and the amount you need. Give some thought to how you might fill that gap. Some students receive a regular contribution from their family. Others take up part-time work, or they might find a scholarship. Save the Student has lots of advice on finding work, budgeting, student bank accounts, and saving money on everyday costs