Course: HE Hub - Useful Information, Section: Preparing for Student Life

Preparing for Student Life
- Checklist
  
  We've put together a handy checklist to help you get ready for student life. You'll find links to relevant websites below.
- Find somewhere to live. We don't have halls of residence, but we have a list of safe and affordable student accommodation in the private sector.
  
  Doctor - Register with a local GP.
  
  Medication - Order any medication or repeat prescriptions before you leave home.
  
  Dental - Book a dental appointment before you move.
  
  Banking - Open a student bank account.
  
  Check if you're eligible to apply for Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) and apply if you are
  
  Search for student discounts.
  
  Apply for a Student Railcard.
  
  Write a realistic budget.
  
  Look for a part-time job that will fit around your studies.
- University Accommodation | Cornwall College Webpage URL
  
  Find information on accommodation available near your campus, including latest vacancies.
- Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) | Government Website URL
  
  Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is support to cover the study-related costs you have because of a mental health problem, long-term illness or any other disability. This can be on its own or in addition to any student finance you get. The type of support and how much you get depends on your individual needs - not your household income.
- Student Railcard | National Rail Website URL
  
  A 16-25 Railcard costs £35 and it'll save you 1/3 on rail fares throughout Great Britain for a whole year, including all Standard and First Class Advance fares. You are eligible if you're aged 16-25, or over the age of 26 and in full-time education. Please see our eligibility criteria for more information.
- Student Budgeting Tips | UCAS Website URL
  
  Find out how to budget and save money while studying, to help your student loan go further with some useful hints and tips from UCAS.
- Seasonal Jobs in Cornwall | Indeed Website URL
  
  Explore the current vacancies for part-time work in Cornwall.

HE Hub - Useful Information

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Preparing for Student Life

Checklist

We've put together a handy checklist to help you get ready for student life. You'll find links to relevant websites below.

Find information on accommodation available near your campus, including latest vacancies.

Find information on accommodation available near your campus, including latest vacancies.

Find out how to budget and save money while studying, to help your student loan go further with some useful hints and tips from UCAS.

Find out how to budget and save money while studying, to help your student loan go further with some useful hints and tips from UCAS.

Explore the current vacancies for part-time work in Cornwall.

Explore the current vacancies for part-time work in Cornwall.