Student Finance Toolkit

Useful tools & websites to help you manage money, access support and plan for your future.

💷 TURN2US

Turn2us (turn2us.org.uk) is a UK charity that helps people find money they're entitled to, including a Grants Search tool for charitable financial support during hardship.

Note: most benefits require recourse to public funds, so check eligibility if you're on a student visa.

📊 Blackbullion

A money education website, where you can access budgeting tools, financial education courses and money management resources designed for students.





🏦 Banking Apps

Track your spending, set budgets and manage your money easily with student friendly banking apps, from Monzo and Starling.

💳 Banking Abroad

For international students, apps like Wise and Revolut help students manage money abroad by making transfers and spending in different currencies simple and affordable.

Student benefit from:
•Low-cost international transfers 💸
•Easy budgeting 📊 and
• Multi-currency support 🌍

💷 Sorted

Easy-to-use tools and guides that help you learn budgeting and manage your money with confidence.

Includes:
•Student budget calculator
•Loan planning
•Real-life money scenarios

📱 Snoop

Snoop (snoophq.com) is a free app that links to your bank accounts and tracks your spending automatically, showing you where you're overspending and how to save money.





💷 Money Saving Expert

Money Saving Expert is a free UK site founded by Martin Lewis that helps people save money on everyday costs, with independent guides, deals, and tools covering everything from bills and banking to student-specific money tips.



📱 Splitwise

Splitwise is a free app for splitting bills and shared expenses with housemates or friends. You can log what you've paid for, and it automatically works out who owes what, so there's no need for spreadsheets or awkward maths after a shared shop or night out.



💻 Save the Student

Save the Student is a free, independent website entirely focused on UK student money, with guides on everything from budgeting and part-time jobs to student discounts and scams to avoid.




🪙 The Humble Penny

Looking beyond budgeting? The Humble Penny is a free UK platform founded by Ken and Mary Okoroafor, who achieved financial independence in their 30s. You'll find practical videos and guides to help you start investing, build wealth, and plan for the future.

💷 StepChange Debt

Free, confidential debt advice to help you understand your options, manage repayments, and get back on top of your finances.




🛠️ Money Helper

MoneyHelper is the UK's free, government-backed money guidance service, offering practical tools and impartial advice on budgeting, borrowing, saving, and dealing with debt.