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Welcome to our second newsletter focusing on money and support. In case you missed it:

 Funding

Tuition fees       

If you have applied for a tuition fee loan through Student Finance England, this will automatically be paid to Queen Mary after your enrolment has been confirmed. If you're not taking a tuition fee loan, a guide for how to pay tuition fees is available here.

Bursaries and extra funding

We have a significant package of bursaries and scholarships available to eligible students to ensure access for all and to reward excellence. The Financial Assistance Fund may also be available to you if you are facing financial hardship during your studies, depending on your circumstances.

Funding your studies

The Advice and Counselling Service has information about your rights in the UK and funding your studies.

Managing your money

Our Advice and Counselling Service provides useful advice for budget planning, managing your money, and money saving tips at university. You can also check out the Money Matters videos on Student Finance and financial hardship.

Queen Mary videos are also available to view through Youku.
Deals and discounts

As a Queen Mary student, you can take advantage of deals and discounts both on and off campus, including IT equipment and software, travel, shopping, and food and drink.

 Working and careers

Finding work experience and part-time work 

You can use the Careers and Enterprise Service to find work experience opportunities, as well as part-time work and internships. They can also support you with job applications, interview training and starting your own business. It's never too early (or too late) to start working to improve your prospects!

Working in the UK

Check the Advice and Counselling Service website to find out about working in the UK.

Student support

Moving on to university and living independently can be a big step, but we have strong support networks in place and plenty of advice to help you make this transition.

Queen Mary support services are here to help you live well at university, including support for when you are experiencing difficulties in your personal life and finances, and help for students with disabilities, specific learning difficulties and mental health issues.

Health

You should make sure to register with a doctor as soon as you arrive.

GP surgeries will normally register all international students in the UK, regardless of the length of your programme. Please visit the student health website for more information about the UK’s healthcare service and how non-UK students can access it.

Most students are able to obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) from their country of residence prior to coming to the UK. This card allows EEA nationals to get the same medical treatment, which is free to residents of the country they are visiting, without being charged. If you are exercising your right to reside in the UK as a student or self-sufficient person, you are required to have comprehensive sickness insurance (CSI) throughout your period of residence in the UK. Having an EHIC satisfies this requirement if you are not intending to be in the UK permanently. You'll need to apply for an EHIC in plenty of time before leaving your home country, as you cannot apply in the UK. More information on healthcare in England can be found on the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) website.


Protecting your health

We advise you to get immunised against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) in your home country before arriving at Queen Mary, and meningitis (MenACWY) if you are 25 and under. If you have not been vaccinated by the time you arrive, please make an appointment as soon as you have registered with a GP surgery in the UK where you can get immunised for free.

 The next few weeks

From Saturday 1 September, our 'Countdown to Welcome Week' online and on social media provides tips and advice to help you prepare for university – #QMULwelcome!

And keep an eye out for our next emails:

  • The learning environment at Queen Mary – Tuesday 4 September

  • Welcome Week countdown – Tuesday 11 September

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