Going into further education

Your own budget

Take a look at this budget planner and decide how much you would spend in a month if you were in Samara's situation.


The income has been calculated for you on the basis of having a student loan, part-time job and an allowance from parents. Fill in the amounts that you think you would spend in the spaces provided - you don't have to fill in every box!


Look out for whether you have an excess or deficit at the end of the month. If you are in deficit you are spending more than you are earning and will need to think again about your budget. What can you afford to give up?


Find out more about expenditure and funding in the fact file.