Learn How To Budget
The information provided here will assist you as a student and beyond Dundee College. Making money work for you is a lifelong skill, start now and you will always benefit. If you are not sure or need further assistance the Learner Services Team are here to help. We can be contacted on 01382 834844.
Budgeting Planner
Managing your money as a student is not always easy. Being aware of how much you spend each week and how much you receive is important if you are to save money and avoid debt. If your spending is more than the money you receive you will need to make savings.
Try adding up how much your income is for a week then add up your spending – be honest! Print out our Budget Planner to help you with this.
Budgeting Tips
In college make use of...
- Financial Assistance from College Discretionary Fund; you may eligible for support with housing, childcare, emergency loans or special hardship. Make sure you have applied for everything you are entitled to.
- Library borrowing service: Free access to over 30,000 books, as well as eBooks and other resources.
- Free Printing and Computer Access: Over 100 college PCs in the Libraries and Learning Hubs.
- Gardyne Campus Gym & Swim: Student membership only £4.00 per month
- Student Association: Free sporting and leisure activities and clubs. Please see college website for details of events.
- Energise Hair Salon at Kingsway Campus: Low cost hairdressing treatments - call (01382) 834866 for an appointment (during term-time).
- Hair, Beauty and Complementary Therapies at Kingsway Campus: Low cost hair, beauty, complementary therapy and aesthetic treatments call (01382) 818849 for an appointment (during term-time).
If you have any money worries talk to us in confidence on (01382) 834844 or drop into one of our advice centres. Please ask at reception for directions.
Top tips from other students...
- Buy a bus pass.
- Use the library or try to buy second hand books online.
- Bring a packed lunch and a flask with tea/coffee.
- Bring water from home, its free!
- Switch off electrical appliances at the mains when not in use.
- Buy supermarket own brand products.
- Make use of your freezer if you have one; buy two for one offers and bulk cook, saving time as well as money.
- Work out a weekly menu then make a shopping list. Set a budget and stick to the list.
- Try cooking your food from fresh.
- Compare supermarket prices online.
- Try not to take a bank card on a night out; take a set amount of cash and make it last!
Useful Websites