Student Money Matters: Preparing for Financial Wellbeing at University

Start university with stronger money habits and greater confidence

Starting university comes with plenty of exciting changes - new experiences, new responsibilities, and often, managing your money independently for the first time.

From understanding student finance and planning a budget to navigating unexpected costs, making informed financial decisions can feel overwhelming. But building confidence around money doesn’t mean having all the answers straight away.

On this online course from the University of Leeds, you’ll develop practical tools and habits to help support your financial wellbeing and feel more confident managing your finances.

Shape money habits that work for student life

Begin by reflecting on your own relationship with money and exploring what financial wellbeing means in a university context. You’ll examine practical approaches to money management, and student budgeting, considering how everyday choices can shape your financial confidence and long-term wellbeing. This foundation helps build stronger money skills before university begins.

Strengthen your confidence and prepare for the unexpected

Managing money is about more than numbers. Finally, you’ll consider ways to reduce financial stress, avoid common pitfalls such as student scams, and make informed decisions throughout your studies.

By the end of the course, you’ll have developed practical actions that support long-term financial literacy and help you approach university life with greater confidence.

This course is for prospective and pre-arrival students preparing for university, as well as parents seeking information and support. It’s ideal for anyone looking to strengthen budgeting, student finance knowledge, and financial wellbeing.

This course is for prospective and pre-arrival students preparing for university, as well as parents seeking information and support. It’s ideal for anyone looking to strengthen budgeting, student finance knowledge, and financial wellbeing.

• Reflect on your financial circumstances in the context of student life.
• Create a budget for your individual needs.
• Develop tangible actions that support long-term financial wellbeing.
• Identify potential risks and challenges and mitigate them with appropriate support.