Managing your Finances

Going to university is a big investment and managing your finances as a student can be difficult. The Student Centre is available to help students experiencing any difficulties such as a shortage of funds, debt, budgeting and student support entitlement such as applying for hardship funds. Student Centre staff also provide assistance with Student Finance enquiries regarding their maintenance loans and grants.

Any students with financial questions or concerns can:

  • Visit the Student Centre between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday without an appointment
  • Call: 02074491597
  • Email: student.centre@cssd.ac.uk

To find out about funding, scholarships, bursaries and awards available to Central students, visit the Scholarships sections of the site: 

Undergraduate Scholarships

Postgraduate Scholarships

Student loans

Home and EU students beginning their first undergraduate courses or a PGCE can obtain comprehensive information on student finance and support on the following website:

Government student finance website

Applications for Student finance for the academic year 2013/14 open at the following times:

  • UK full-time students – January 2013
  • EU full-time students – April 2013

It is important to ensure you qualify for Student Finance before you apply.

Useful resources

Please note: These links are provided for guidance only and do not constitute an endorsement of any kind by Central.