Manchester students could get up to £2,000 free cash to help with cost of living
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe University of Manchester is giving students the chance to apply for crucial help with the cost of living. In recent years, everyday expenses have soared and according to Russell Group analysis, some students are living on average just £2 per week over the destitution line in the UK despite some working.
One in four students in the UK regularly go without food and other necessities because they cannot afford them, rising to over three in 10 for students from the most socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
In response to the current climate, the University of Manchester is urging students to take advantage of help. In a post on the uni's student news site, the university said: "We know that the rising cost of living is impacting nearly everyone across the country, including you, our students.
And it can be especially difficult over the winter months with increasing energy bills and additional financial worries. "If you're struggling to make ends meet and you're unable to cover essential, day-to-day costs, our Cost of Living Support Fund may be able to help.
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