Cost of Living

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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image of speech bubbles Emergency Support

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

image of the front of a bank card Financial Assistance Fund

Check your eligibility and apply for the University's fund

image of period pad and tampon Period Dignity campaign

Access free period products at selected ground floor toilets

image that shows front of a train Transport campaign

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!

a hand holding a sign that has an exclamation point on it Sustainability at BCUSU

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

image that shows side view of a bus Student bus fares

Student discount on selected routes

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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