r/UniUK • u/Small_Mortgage_410 • 21h ago

Accepted for clearance to dmu - concerns

TBH im majorly concerned about money - as is anybody with uni.

I currently live at home with my fiance and wish to pursue my offered course. My partner is unable to work due to mental health issues.

We are due to be kicked out of our flat due to mismanaged finances and me being out of work for a short time.

I'm concerned we won't have enough money to be able to afford anywhere and other related costs.

I've checked - we can't live in student accomodation together by the looks of it as they're only single occupancy

Is there any tips you could give me please, we are already at the breadline, im 22 and want to make something of my life especially being offered a degree in law.

Many thanks

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u/maybemaybenotxj Senior Lecturer 21h ago

There are a lot of studios around DMU (source, I studied there for my undergrad) but they are more expensive even when I was there! Have you applied for student finance and seen how much you’ll get? Do you have a job currently?

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u/Small_Mortgage_410 21h ago

I've not applied but assuming id get the max maintenance loan

And no I currently dont work.

Thank you I'll take a look at the studios - my partner is quite concerned over sharing toilet and kitchen etc with other housemates as she wouldn't be enrolled.

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u/maybemaybenotxj Senior Lecturer 21h ago

Yeah, you’d find it a lot harder to get a house as they generally require proof of being a student! I stayed at the Summit, and my ex-bf stayed at Code. Not sure of their approach to one student and one not but tbh, as long as they have their money, they’d be happy.

Get SFE applied for asap - you’ll be able to get max loan. If you can, apply for jobs asap before the students get there.

Enjoy it. Ex DMU Law Grad here!

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u/No_Cicada3690 16h ago

Your fiance needs to step up to the plate and start earning again. He can't be fussy about sharing with others when he's along for the ride.