Student Survival Guide

No matter whether you live in a hall of residence or in a shared house it makes sense to insure your belongings.
Also: What kind of insurance do I need? : Get a quote

As money is tight you need to make sure you get the best deal on your car insurance. Get a quote online now.

Student finance is surrounded by myth and misunderstanding. The Government's decision to introduce tuition fees horrified many people who might be surprised to learn that only about half of students will have to pay fees. Find out if you will have to pay.

Off to university or college? A laptop could be the answer to your computing needs. Easy to carry to and from lectures, simple to hook up to the internet for research. A straightforward solution.
Also: Laptops : PDAs : Computers, monitors and printers

Levels of student debt will increase dramatically with the introduction of top-up fees warns the National Union of Students. Find out what to do to avoid trouble and to help solve your problems if you are struggling financially.

With a range of exam and social pressures, the last thing you need is the added stress of financial uncertainty, so it's worth doing some forward planning on this front before you even hit campus.

• Tips on finding the right student bank account
• How where you go to university can affect your budget
• Top tax tips for students
• Buy to let for your student children

If you are thinking about buying a secondhand car to get you about and too and from university or college then read our guide before you buy and save yourself from getting fleeced.

If you are in a shared house and want to reduce those arguments about the phone bill - sign up to Tiscali SmartTalk and save up to 75% on the cost of phone calls including mobile calls.

• National Express rejects FirstGroup

• National Express rejects FirstGroup approach

• National Express rebuffs FirstGroup

• How 10p-a-minute government helplines cripple those most in need

• It's grim up north - but only if you're a landlord or developer

• How you can beat the bankruptcy blues

• Water risks ripple through drink industry

• Water risks ripple through the beverage industry

• Santander targets U.S. buys in next 5 yrs

• Tip off: waiters still paid minimum wage out of your service charge

Getting a student bank account could be a good idea. Many banks offer special deals for student - especially on overdrafts. Check out what is available.

Whether you are off for a couple of days or three months over the summer Tiscali can help you with flight and accommodation offers at affordable prices
Also: Flights : Backpacker travel insurance

Everything you might need from stationery to saucepans via mp3 players and cool gadgets.

Thousands of students are set to move into private rented accommodation at the start of the university year, many for the first time. To help tenants understand their rights when renting, the Office of Fair Trading highlights some of the hidden traps in tenancy agreements.

The Student Body Short Film

We all know bad students like this. Most teachers can only wish for this solution. A new short from the US
Also: Watch the video

Student Loan Company
The Student Loans Company administers loans to eligible students in higher education in the UK. Find out more. Aimhigher
The Aimhigher website provides all the information you need to get started on the road into Higher Education. Everything from career guidance to student life. National Union of Students
NUS represents five million students across the UK, providing them with a united voice, excellent benefits and helpful research and information. Funding
Find out whether there is a scholarship or bursary that you can apply for to help you with your finances.

Budget calculator

Generate both a weekly and a termly balance based on your predicted income and expenditure.

The minimum wage

Most students now have to have a part-time job to help them survive financially. Make sure you are not being ripped off and are being paid at least the miminimum wage.

Maps
You are in a new town or city. Use Tiscali maps to find your way around.

Students: how to stay safe and secure

Students are, statistically, one of the most likely groups to fall victim to crime. Read our simple tips and stay safe.