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JMSU campaign · All year

Cost of Living

Helping your money go further.
From rent and travel to bills, food and shrinking maintenance loans, students are under more financial pressure than ever.
That's why we're running a campaign all year to support LJMU students and help you save money.
Two students posing, one wearing an outfit that says 'cost of living' and the other wearing a giant pair of scissors
£10
supermarket voucher, every month
Free
hampers for student parents and carers each half term
Mon–Fri
Money Advice drop-ins, 10am–4pm
Food support

Free food from JMSU

Every month

Fill Your Fridge

Food in your fridge and money in your pocket. Each month we give LJMU students a £10 supermarket voucher.
  1. Tickets go live
    On the first working day of each month.
  2. Grab a ticket
    Search ‘Fill Your Fridge’ on our events page.
  3. Claim your voucher
    You must have a ticket to claim one.
First come, first served. Keep an eye on this page and our socials so you don't miss out.
Every half term

Half Term Hampers

Calling all parents and carers.
The cost of living squeeze hits student parents and carers especially hard, and it gets even tighter in half term when free school meals aren't as easy to get.
If you're an LJMU student and a parent or carer, you qualify for one of our Half Term Hampers.
Hampers go live ahead of each half term, so check back throughout the year.
Money tips

Boost Your Budget

Follow our socials for the best hints and tips all year. In the meantime, these free tools will help you plan for the months ahead.

The Student Money Manual

An interactive workbook from The Money Charity covering student finance, household bills, finding student-friendly work and opening a savings account.
Access the manual

Save the Student

An in-depth guide to everything student money, from weekly budgets to setting up bills and budgeting for fun.
How to budget at uni

MoneyHelper

A free, impartial budget planner that breaks down your costs and spending with easy-to-read charts.
Plan your budget
LJMU support

Talk to the Money Advice Team

Budgeting alone isn't always enough. The team can give you practical support with:
  • Working while studying
  • Budgeting
  • Household bills
  • Getting financial support like the Student Support Fund

Get in touch

Drop in
Student Life Building, Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm
In Liverpool

Community support

Community services and directories for food and crisis support across the city.

Feeding Liverpool

An interactive map of community food spaces across the city.
View the food map

Live Well Directory

A directory of food banks, pantries and practical support services throughout Liverpool.
Explore the directory

Liverpool City Council

Crisis support from the council, including access to food banks if you're in urgent need.
Get crisis support

Got feedback or an idea?

Whether it's a suggestion, a concern or a bright idea, your voice can help shape life at LJMU. You can also email studentvoice@ljmu.ac.uk

Submit your feedback