{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62b5dbfa9a5a480014bf745b/6330d7cdd577300012d469b8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Student finance explained: how students fund university | Episode 2","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62b5dbfa9a5a480014bf745b/1693854038779-5ebaba1befa5aab2fb277b5c5a82afb7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h3>Important note - student finance has changed and will change again! Please check for the latest information. This was released in November 2022, please also check for the latest guidance.</h3><p><br></p><p>From a narrowly avoided gunslinging showdown to a suspect Mastermind quiz to a Top of the Pops chart rundown... We at the Uni Guide aim to uncover the cost of going to university in a dedicated episode! In this pod,<strong> Tim</strong> welcomes back self-confessed 'Student Finance geek' and founder of <a href=\"https://www.unitasterdays.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Uni Taster Days</a> <strong>Jon Cheek </strong>alongside friend and fellow Student Finance expert, <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-mcgarry-3a7163a3/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ian McGarry</strong></a> (<a href=\"https://gmhigher.ac.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Operations Manager, Greater Manchester Higher</a>) to bust myths, decode jargon and share information, advice and guidance on all the key aspects of the costs associated with university-. <strong>In plain English, with NO JARGON!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We also hear from our student panellist<strong> Anton Springett </strong>who<strong> </strong>shares his lived experience and advice on how young people can earn extra cash whilst they study alongside brilliant budgeting tips!</p><p><br></p><p>Warning- this podcast may contain poor impersonations in places.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Parents, Carers and Teachers </strong>- Please access these <strong>FREE</strong> resources designed to help you support young people on university decisions:</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.unitasterdays.com/parents/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Parents’ Guide to University Brochure</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.unitasterdays.com/teachers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Teachers' Guide to University Brochure</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Evidence discussed:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://blog.moneysavingexpert.com/2021/09/five-things-everyone-should-know-about-student-finance/?_ga=2.268197134.1416892524.1661106677-1550869991.1661106677&amp;_gl=1*1oacszl*_ga*MTU1MDg2OTk5MS4xNjYxMTA2Njc3*_ga_X74CWQS9F0*MTY2MTEwNjY3Ny4xLjEuMTY2MTEwNjc2OS4zOS4wLjA.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Five things EVERYONE should know about student finance (moneysavingexpert.com)</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/students/university-living-costs-calculator/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">University Living Costs Calculator – MoneySavingExpert</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.savethestudent.org/money/surveys/student-money-survey-2022-results.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Student Money Survey 2022 – Results - Save the Student</a></p><p><a href=\"https://gmhigher.ac.uk/parents-and-carers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Parents &amp; Carers - GM Higher</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.ofsuniconnect.org/our-locations/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Our locations - Office for Students (ofsuniconnect.org)</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Produced by Tim Roe.</em></strong></p>","author_name":"The Uni Guide Podcast"}