Cost of Living Hub

1. Full-time students don't pay Council Tax!

Save money straight away! Did you know, full time students aren't required to pay Council Tax?

All you need to do is download the 'tax exemption form' from your MyHartpury account

(MyHartpury > Document request > Council Tax Exemption Certificate) and it will be

send to your Hartpury email address automatically. You then send this to your landlord

(check with them) or to the local council to let them know. 

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2. Budgeting

It may seem obvious, but budgeting can go a long way - and it's not easy with large,

irregular student finance instalments and lots of new bills coming in. The Hartpury student

finance team are available to support you in setting up your own budgeting plan

(email: studentfinance@hartpury.ac.uk). They hold regular pop-ups in the SU building so

head over and get the conversation started. You can also find some useful budget

planners online.  We like this one from Martin Lewis The Money Saving Expert.

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3. Find financial support 

Hartpury have a range of bursaries and scholarships for students who need support - find out more on the main Hartpury website. 

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4. Save money on food

We've opened up a new kitchen space in Loft which includes two microwaves and a kettle, so you can heat up your own food whilst on site. There's also free:

• Tea

• Coffee

• Hot chocolate

• Toast

All available from the beginning of the week on a first come first serve basis  

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Check out these low cost, student-friendly recipes - Student recipes | BBC Good Food and keep an eye out on the SU Insta for low-cost weekly recipes! 

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Great other ways to save money:

- Too Good To Go for food deals from your local suppliers

- Olio for food deals and clothing/item exchange.

- Supermarket loyalty cards such as Asda and Tesco allows you to exchange points for vouchers!

​- Use your student card points - did you know, every time you upload money onto your card you collect UPAY points? You can use these loyalty points to buy food on campus. Be sure to ask the team how many points you have on your card - if you don't use them, you'll lose them!

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5. Swap out old books, stationary and clothes

We've set up a swap shop in the SU Loft to support you in exchanging items for free. If you have something of good condition to donate, please get in touch. Feel free to take any of the stationary, books or clothing items on display. We get a range of items in - including academic and non academic books, as well as Hartpury branded clothes, course related clothing (e.g. lab coats), interview attire and casual wear. 

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6. Cut transport costs

Shuttle bus tickets are cheapest when bought in bulk - if you know you'll be using the bus often, it is worth considering the annual pass - BUT be aware that you are entering into yearly contract so this is not a suitable option if you plan to use an alternative method of transport for the second semester. 

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Car sharing is a great way to save money and improve your sustainability. Reach out to course mates/ housemates to ask about sharing. It is a good idea to sort out petrol money from the start so it's fair for everyone! 

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7. Part-time work

Many students are finding part-time employment to support them financially. We've put together some guidance to support you in finding a job. 

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8. Talk to us

If you need help, we're here to listen. We can support you in getting the help you need. 

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Many of you contributed to our 'Top Tips from Students' Padlet - take a look at your peers suggestions here!​​​​​​