It's National Student Money Week 3-7 March 2025!

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This year’s theme is ‘Survive & Thrive: Building Financial Resilience’ and we want to help you to develop financial wellbeing skills to ‘Survive’ and encourage you with ideas to ‘Thrive’ long term and into your future.

Visit the Student Money Advice Team and enter our ‘Money Saving Tips’ competition to be in with a chance to win a range of prizes:

Monday 3 March We will be at Treforest Campus in Stilts between 11:30am-1:30pm. We will be joined by the Disability Service and colleagues from support services.

Tuesday 4 March - We will be at Cardiff Campus on The Street between 11:30am-1:30pm. We will be joined by the Tarian Regional Cyber and Economic Crime Team, the Disability Service and colleagues from support services.

Thursday 6 March- We will be at Newport Campus in the Foyer between 11:30am-1:30pm. We will be joined by the Disability Service.

Competition time – a chance to win £500!

Blackbullion NSMW

We are pleased to partner with Blackbullion who are joining the NSMW25 campaign with a focus on thriving through side hustles.

Blackbullion have also launched a competition to win £500 when you complete all four learning pathways:

  1. Dropshipping
  2. Easy Fundraising
  3. Reselling
  4. Scholarships.

In addition, you will be entered into a prize draw if you complete the Money Mindset Quiz during NSMW week. There will be 3 x £50 cash boosts on offer.

Sign up with Blackbullion using your student account details to access a range of tools, resources, and expert advice to help manage your finances:

Apple App Store: Download Blackbullion – Money Manager

Google Play Store: Download Blackbullion – Money Manager

Student Support Fund

If you are a UK (home) undergraduate or postgraduate student who's experiencing financial difficulty while you are studying at USW, we may be able to help you through our Student Support Fund.

You can find more information on the eligibility and how to apply here.

Need any further help?

SMAT Managing Money

Managing your money at University can be a challenge.

The Student Money Advice Team provide advice and information to help you make informed decisions about your finances. For advice and support, email or book a telephone appointment.

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