free, independent and impartial advice
The advice centre offers help and support on all the main issues affecting students at MMU. We are a specialist, independent unit whose aim is to ensure that your time at university is not lessened through a lack of support or knowledge of your rights. We can also represent you at meetings and hearings, resources permitting. You can read more about our service principles here.
Funding and Benefits
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Advising you what funding is available
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Helping you to apply for funding
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Correcting mistakes that have been made in your funding
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Assisting with applications to the Access to Learning (Hardship) Fund
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Advising which welfare and disability benefits you may be able to receive
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Helping you to apply for benefits
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Assisting you to challenge mistakes
View all Funding and Benefits FAQs
Academic Issues
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Changing course or dropping out
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Dealing with accusations of plagiarism, cheating or other disciplinary matters
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Helping to prepare for and/or attending hearings with you
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Helping you to let the university know about problems affecting your work
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Appealing a University decision
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Complaining about university procedures and actions
View all Academic Issues FAQs
Debt and Money
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Dealing with priority and non-priority debts
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Budgeting
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Bank charges
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Negotiating over tuition fees owed to the university
View all Debt and Money FAQs
Housing
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Deposits
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Finding houses
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Moving out early
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Problem landlords
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Checking contracts
View all Housing FAQs
Other
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Assisting with employment problems such as unfair dismissal or non-payment of wages
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Giving advice on TV Licenses
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Helping you to find doctors, dentists and other services
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Giving advice on transport options including bus passes
Advice centre News
Cancer in Young People
Advice centre policies
Office manual
Opening Hours
Monday 9.30am to 4pm
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 9.30am to 4pm
Thursday 9.30am to 4pm
Friday 9.30am to 4pm