Cost of Living Hub

​1. 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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2. Find financial support 

Hartpury have a range of bursaries and scholarships for students who need support - find out more on the main Hartpury website. The Hartpury student finance team are available to support you in setting up your own budgeting plan and answer any questions on student finance (email: studentfinance@hartpury.ac.uk).

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Check out a guidance video on the Hartpury socials here.

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3. 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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4. Save money on food

We've opened up a new kitchen space in the SU 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 (and sometimes extra goodies) 

All available 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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Other great ways to save money on food:

- 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. Free books online

Hartpury provide free access to a range of online books and journals to support your learning - you don't need to purchase textbooks for your course. 

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9. SU Events

Get involved in our money-saving events, such as our regular discounted clothing pop-ups and our student savings showcase (October) with discounted clothing, recruitment agencies, student finance team stand, careers team stand, and energy tips from externals such as Severn Trent Water.

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10. Talk to us

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