{"id":7318,"date":"2018-07-18T09:00:08","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T09:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=7318"},"modified":"2022-04-04T21:06:22","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T21:06:22","slug":"going-to-uni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mytutor.co.uk\/blog\/parents\/university\/going-to-uni\/","title":{"rendered":"Going to uni: our guide on prepping for university"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve gotten over the first hurdle – you\u2019ve applied and are going to uni. But now you\u2019ve gotten a swarm of emails of everything that needs to be done before it begins. Some of you may be moving away from home for the first time, and getting your first whiff of independence. This will seem daunting, with things such as setting up a bank account and \u201cmatriculation\u201d suddenly floating into your inbox. But I\u2019m here to clear up a few of these worries. I promise University<\/a> is not as scary as it might seem!<\/p>\n

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Paying your tuition\/accommodation fees<\/h2>\n

Pretty soon after you accept your offer you should receive and email to set up a student account on their university portal. In most cases everything you need to access will be on here. Including how to pay your tuition and how to sign up and pay for university accommodation. Tuition is usually paid directly via credit or debit card online. This is something you will want to sort out as soon as you get the email because they run on deadlines.<\/p>\n

You will also need to apply for student finance. Go onto student finance website<\/a> and make an account. Fill in all your details and specify whether you want a tuition grant and\/or a maintenance grant. A maintenance grant is money that you receive throughout the year to fund your living expense. It depends on the income of your household.<\/p>\n

When it comes to accommodation, most universities will let you select your top choices even if you have a conditional offer. I would recommend doing this as soon as possible, because the more \u201cdesirable\u201d accommodations do fill up fast.<\/p>\n

Setting up a bank account<\/h2>\n

If you opt for university accommodation they will usually provide you with an electronic copy of a \u201cbank letter\u201d. Make an appointment at your bank to create an account. Take the letter with you to prove proof of address. All you have to do is sign some documents and you have a UK account. As this is all done in person,\u00a0bring enough cash with you to hold you over the first few days. Do keep in mind, if you are an international student your bank account options might be a little more limited.<\/p>\n

Your university should be able to give you a list of banks they recommend for students. I would keep in mind where your future studies might bring you.<\/p>\n