Taught Student Guide 2011-2012

Opening a Student Bank Account

If you wish to open a student bank account, you will require proof of name, date of birth, programme of study, student ID number and your permanent and term-time addresses. Contact Student Administration, who will advise on the arrangements for confirming these details.

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Paying Fees

You must make arrangements to pay your fees before or at registration; we offer a discretionary instalment scheme. However, if you default on an instalment agreement in one session you may not be offered the same facility in future sessions. All payments must be made by the due date as charges will be incurred for late payment on both tuition and residence accounts.

Returning students are only permitted to register for an academic session when they have paid any outstanding balance from a previous session and made suitable payment arrangements for the current session. Where there are exceptional circumstances the Accounts Receivable Manager may agree a repayment plan which allows re-registration. However, this is discretionary.

The University can suspend the registration of any student who, once registered, fails to pay in accordance with the terms of their chosen repayment option.

Students who are excluded from the University because of non-payment of fees can only be considered for re-admission when all outstanding balances have been paid in full and payment for the current session has been made.

A degree will only be conferred upon a student when all outstanding balances to the University have been paid in full, including library debts.

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Council Tax Exemption

Council tax is payable on all homes within the UK. However, if you are a full-time student, you will not have to pay council tax. The University will automatically inform Leeds City Council, Wakefield and Bradford Metropolitan District Councils of your student status (if your term-time address is in any of these cities). If your term-time address is not in Leeds, Wakefield or Bradford, you will need to show your council a Council Tax Exemption Certificate.

If you require a Council Tax Exemption Certificate visit: www.leeds.ac.uk/studentservicescentre/counterservices/counciltax.htm

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Student Debt

The majority of students at University will be studying on a tight budget and no matter how well prepared you are it only takes one unexpected cost to ruin your careful budgeting. If you do get into debt, it's crucial that you don't ignore the problem. Whatever the seriousness of your debt, there is always a way to improve the situation and tackling the problem as soon as possible is the first step to resolving it.

For more information, guidance and advice on money matters, including budgeting and dealing with student debt, visit the Student Advice Centre: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/helpandadvice/money/

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Student Employment

You might want to get a part-time job whilst studying for your University award to help earn some extra money as well gain valuable work experience and learn new skills. As a full-time Home or EU student, you are advised to work no more than 20 hours per week during term-time. If you are an international student, you are permitted to work a maximum of 20 hours per week. For information on part-time, temporary and casual work visit Joblink:

Tel: (0113) 380 1444
Email: joblink@luu.leeds.ac.uk
www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk/jobs
LUU Building

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Financial Aid

For information on financial aid, contact Financial Aid, Student Administration, in the Student Services Centre:
Tel: (0113) 343 2007
Email: financialaid@leeds.ac.uk
www.leeds.ac.uk/ssc/funding.htm

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