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TV Licence
Remember that if you use any equipment to receive TV programs in your accommodation you need to buy a licence. This includes watching on your laptop or even your phone.
If you are in shared accommodation and on a joint contract, one licence will cover the whole house, but if you are in halls and have a TV in your room you will need your own.
TV Licensing officers do check halls and student addresses, and you could be risking a £1,000 fine.
Go to The TV Licensing Website to check if you need a license, and to buy one if you do.
Amber Cars
0113 2311 366 will take students home if stuck without any cash...
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International Students Househunting
It's the time when many International Students will be looking for Private Accommodation. Housing laws in the UK may be different from what you are used to, so the Student Advice Centre has a number of new pages in our Housing Section aimed at International Students.
We also offer a contract checking service and have volunteers who are International Students at leeds, so know the issues you may come across.
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New funding arrangements for 2008 starters.
The government has introduced a new package of funding for 2008 starters. These changes mean that two thirds of students are expected to receive a grant in 2008 compared to just over half currently. These are also availible to students who defer entry. We are able to advise prospective students.
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Facebook
LUU has become concerned about some information that students are posting on facebook.
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Plagiarism Information for Chinese students.
The Student Advice Centre now has information about plagiarism in chinese.
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Tax Credits
Are you over 25? Will you be working more than 30 hours a week for more than four weeks over the summer? If so, you may be entitled to Working tax credits whilst you are working.
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Deposits
Now the year is coming to an end, it's time to start thinking about what you will need to organise to get your deposit returned when you move out of your house.
For more about deposits, visit our deposits page.
Proof-Reading
Some students may have received an email from a company called Proof-Reading-Service.org, which offers to check essays for a fee. Students should be aware that using this service may be seen by the University as academic malpractice, which can result in being penalised.
For more information on malpractice visit our page on cheating and malpractice.
Reclaim your bank charges.
Stand up to the bank and ask for you money back.
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Fraudulent emails.
We have been made aware of recent emails claiming to be from the Student Loans Company asking for your loan details.
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Help for Lone Parents
Lone parents struggling with paying for school uniforms and school trips may be able to get help though a scheme run by the Family Welfare Association.
Visit www.fwa.org.uk/horizons.html for more details.
Burley Toy Library
A useful resource for student parents, this is a parent and child playgroup with a difference...You can borrow the toys. The group meets Tuesday and Friday during term time, from 9.30-11.00am. You can come for all or part of a session and borrow toys at the end. The group meets at Brudenell Primary School in LS6. It is free (small charge to borrow toys) and drinks are provided.
Whilst the refurbishment of the Refectory is taking place which is due to be completed early February access to the lift that serves the ARC, Executive/ Student Advice and Union Books/CATS floors is restricted as the Refectory main entrance is now a building site.
