I lived in Guildford, Surrey, for three years. While I was employed, I shared a house with many students. Here is the budget I had. Accommodation A room rents in Guildford for anywhere between £350 and £700. For £350, you will be “near campus”, which generally means Park Barn, a not so… Read more
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Alternative Ways to Finance London Student Living Costs
With the always rising cost of tuition and other related costs, it is getting more and more expensive to get a degree. If you are familiar with the archives of Savvy Scot, you know I always strongly recommend to run the numbers before getting into several years of negative cash flow in pursuing advanced education. In general,… Read more
Have a student loan debt? Consider debt consolidation
Imagesource.com Rising inflation has affected all aspects of our daily lives, from higher mortgage rates to a rise in the cost of living. Unfortunately it has also lead to rise in areas like education, which many believe should be free. The cost factor has made it very difficult for students to receive top quality… Read more
Minimizing College Expenditure
College is expensive, and tuition increases at a 2.3% average every year. Cost of living on and off campus tends to rise with tuition. Supplies, texts and materials needed for class are subject to rising costs. Food prices fluctuate, but on average they are rising. The same can be said of fuel, and… Read more