As a Students’ Union, we understand that the Cost of Living impacts students. Within the Advice Centre, we support students during these difficult times with Care packages, Food and Stationary Banks. If you are experiencing difficulties with cost of living and would like additional information or support, please see below for saving tips and information.

Budgeting Tips

Budgeting worksheets offer a great way of tracking finances, making sure we stay within our budget and keep on top our our spending. Click here to access the budgeting worksheet.

If you're intested in finding out more about budgeting, including tips, apps and website, and things to look out for, check out our budgeting powerpoint, here.

Looking to save money? We've listed a selection of websites below which give you instant access to student discount or price comparisons, helping you to spend less.

University of Lincoln - Cost of Living Support

The University of Lincoln have a dedicated ‘Cost of Living Support’ page which outlines the support available to students from the University of Lincoln.

For more information, please click here.

University of Lincoln Financial Assistance Fund

The University of Lincoln also offers a Financial Assistance Fund to students who are experiencing financial difficulty. The SU Advice Centre can advise students on the Hardship Fund forms from the University of Lincoln. For more information, please click here to visit how we can advise with Finance. 

There are several funds that the University can support you if you are experiencing financial difficulty. Please note we cannot guarantee payment, which is subject to ULFAF checks. 

When completing a ULFAF application, you may be supplied with a Care Package voucher. Once you have this, you can collect a package from our Advice Centre.

Funding available to support your career journey

The Opportunity Fund is here to support you with up to £500 to help cover costs such as:

• Professional interview clothing
• DBS Checks
• Costs associated with caring responsibilities
• Travel & Overnight Accommodation

Its a simple, quick application and you can receive support from the Careers& Employability team throughout the application process. The funding is subject to eligibility criteria. Find out more and apply here: Opportunity Fund - University of Lincoln Careers & Employability 

Food Banks

The Students' Union Advice Centre offer a food bank for students going through financial difficulties.

This can be accessed Monday - Thursday, 9am - 5pm and Friday, 9am - 4:30pm.

An advisor will speak with you about your situation and advise on the next steps.

There are also local food banks within the area which you can contact:

Central Methodist Church, 123 High St, Lincoln, LN5 7PP
Opening times: Thursdays, 10:30am - 1pm

Lincoln Community Larder, YMCA Annex Rosemary Lane, LN2 5AR
Opening Times: Tuesdays and Fridays, 1pm - 3pm
www.lincolnlarder.co.uk

Lincoln Central Mosque - Lincoln Central Mosque & Cultural Centre, Dixon St, Lincoln, LN6 7DA
Opening Times: Saturdays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Bridge Community Hub, 107-115 Neward Road, Lincoln, LN5 8NQ
Opening Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am - 12pm

The location of each food bank is displayed on the map below.

Hot Water & Kitchenette Facilities

Students are able to access hot water in various locations across campus. Please be sure to bring along your own cup, mug or flask and a member of the University Catering team will assist.

We have also worked with the University to ensure microwaves facilities are available sure students to use, to enabling students to heat their own food up across campus.

The locations of the hot water and kitchenette facilities are displayed on the map below.