""The cost of living has increased a lot, so doing the things I would normally do requires more money, and it's very hard for me to balance the wants with the needs. "There's so much I want to do, but there's so much I have to take care of first.""
""a lot of the time". "You have to pay rent, go grocery shopping for food, and find your way to work and classes.""
""make sure my needs are met before I deal with my wants""
"The vast majority - 84% - of students surveyed in the capital said they felt "overwhelmed" by managing their money."
More than half a million students study in London and many struggle to cope with finances. The average student in London spends £1,269 a month on rent, bills and food. Undergraduate tuition fees rose from £9,250 to £9,535 in September 2025, the first increase since 2017. Visa surveyed 275 London students and 2,000 undergraduates nationally and found 84% of students in the capital felt overwhelmed managing their money. UEL's Student Money Advice and Rights Team helps students budget, access bursaries and full funding entitlements, and supports career development. High Tube fares and travel costs add to financial pressure.
Read at www.bbc.com
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