This week is National Student Money Week (3-7 March 2025). This year’s theme is Survive and Thrive: Building Financial Resilience. Find out what’s on and how you can get support.
Basket challenge, Monday 3 March 11:00-15:00 – guess the amount and you could win the whole basket!
Notice how the amount your shopping costs sometimes jumps up so quickly? Kent Students’ Union is putting brand-name items up against their value counterparts. Come and look at their two shopping baskets in Nexus, Templeman Library, and work out the difference those shops cost and see which option offers the best value for your budget.
Guess how much each of the baskets cost and whoever has the closest guess will win that basket. (Two baskets available so 2 chances to win). Each basket will have 10 items, one basket will be the branded items and the other will be the value options.
Kent Students’ Union Advice Team pop-up on the Plaza, Wednesday 5 March 11:00-14:00
Speak to the KSU Advice Team on the Plaza on Wednesday about tips and strategies to manage your money effectively. They will be there to discuss budgeting tips as well as giving out freebies.
More support available
Here’s a reminder of some of the support on offer from Kent and KSU:
- We have a range of financial support you can apply for if you are facing financial difficulty including the emergency hardship fund and an emergency short-term loan.
- The KSU Campus Pantry provides short-term support to students in need of supplemental food. The first time you use the service there will be no questions asked, just show your student ID.
- You can pick up free sanitary products at both Canterbury and Medway campuses.
- Find part-time work through JobShop.
- If you’re in your first year or live on campus, don’t forget to make use of your free gym membership!
See more support on our Cost of Living support webpage.