Students studying at university can have different living costs depending on where and what they will be studying, their lifestyle and any financial commitments they might have.
If you have concerns or questions about tuition fees, funding, and the rising cost of living, we advise that you visit Firstpoint either by telephone or in the Peirson building on St John’s Campus and book an appointment with a money advisor.
Money advisors can talk about:
How are the Students’ Union supporting students with the rising cost of living?
Breakfast with the SU
This academic year, we have introduced Breakfast with the SU. We will be offering free and healthy breakfasts for students across the University throughout the year, to help you start the day off on the right foot. SU staff will also be on-hand to have a chat, and find out how everything is going and how we can better support and represent you during your time at Worcester.
To find out more, and see when Breakfast with the SU is taking place, head to our Breakfast with the SU events page.
Access to Learning fund
Students can book an appointment with an advisor to support them in making an application for the Access to Learning Fund.
Food Bank Referrals
If you can’t find what you need in the community cupboard, you can email suadvice@worc.ac.uk and an advisor will contact you about a referral to the Foodbank.
Free period products
We offer free period products and condoms to all students at the University of Worcester.
Community cupboard
We have a community cupboard at St John’s campus (located opposite the Students’ Union toilets) where students can collect food and personal care items for free Monday – Friday between 10am and 4:30pm.
Make an appointment
The easiest way to make an appointment is to complete this short, confidential, online advice enquiry form. You will receive a direct booking link, giving you the choice of an in-person, telephone, or Microsoft Teams appointment. Appointments are offered Monday to Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm.
If you would like an appointment outside of these times, or at a different university campus, please mention this on your enquiry form.
You can also:
- Telephone: 01905 543210
- Email: suadvice@worc.ac.uk
- Collect a paper version of the enquiry form in an accessible format from the Welcome Desk at the Students’ Union building, St John’s campus.
You can speak to an advisor without an appointment every Friday at the Students’ Union building, St John’s campus or at our City Campus Hub (Charles Hasting's building).
The University of Worcester have courtesy phones available for all students to call an advisor. Read our courtesy phones guide for more details.
Confidentiality
The Help & Advice service is confidential - nothing you tell us will be shared with the University of Worcester or any other organisation or individual without your permission. There are rare occasions where a breach of confidentiality may be deemed necessary. A breach of confidentiality will only occur if staff have evidence to believe that someone is at risk of harm and abuse. Further details can be found in our Confidentiality Policy. If a decision is made to breach confidentiality, the client will be informed in advance of the breach.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure that all information contained on the Help & Advice webpages is both current and accurate. However, information within these pages is subject to change without prior notice. Please seek professional guidance for the latest information. Any advice given by members of staff is based on the information available and to the best of their knowledge. No liability can be accepted for any errors or misleading information. Please note the Help & Advice service is a member of AdviceUK.