Useful links

Here you will find some links we think you will find helpful.

University

MMUnion Advice Centre can assist you with any issues that develop whilst you study e.g. academic complaints or appeals
Student Handbook – covers University information and regulations relating to non-academic issues such as finance, complaints and student conduct.
MMU - Manchester Metropolitan University
Regulations for Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Programmes of Study – Exceptional Factors, Academic Appeals, Plagiarism/Cheating, Withdrawal procedures etc
Accommodation Office - MMU Accommodation Office - includes details about MMU and Private halls of residences
Access to Learning Fund - Information about the Access To Learning Fund
Careers Service - Get help with the job market
Learning Development Service - Information for disabled students at MMU
Counselling Service - Information about MMU's Counselling Service

MMUnion Advice Centre can review your student finance to ensure you are in receipt of all the money that you should be
Student Finance England – online applications, account information, forms & guides on student finance/funding
Access to Learning Fund - Information about the Access To Learning Fund
Educational Grants Service – information on additional discretionary grants that may be available to students
NHS Bursaries – guidance notes and information about NHS bursaries, including Social Work bursaries
Student Awards Agency for Scotland - Scottish students' funding information.
Student Finance Wales - Welsh students' funding information
Student Finance NI - Northern Irish students' funding information
EU Student Funding - Student funding information for EU students
UKCISA – independent information, advice and guidance for International Students, including EEA/EU students

MMUnion Advice Centre can review your benefit entitlement whilst you study;
Tax Credits – information on how to claim Child/Working Tax Credits
Child Benefit - Information and forms for Child Benefit
Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit – information and online applications/forms for Manchester residents
Manchester City Council - Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit information for City of Manchester residents.
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council - Benefits and Advice for Trafford residents.
Salford City Council - Benefit information for Salford residents.
Bolton Council – Advice & information for Bolton residents

Manchester Student Homes - Run a landlord accreditation scheme and housing list.
MMU Accommodation Office - Organises halls places.
TV Licensing - Information about TV Licences
Shelter Advice - Housing advice
ANUK - Accreditation Network UK work on accreditation schemes and good practice for private landlords.

MMUnion Advice Centre can assist with budgeting and debt management
Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) - free debt advice on a range of issues such as budgeting and debt management. The CCCS Student Debt Guide provides information and tips on managing your money while studying
National Debtline – free, confidential, independent advice on how to deal with debt problems

Community Legal Service – provides information on legal aid advice providers for civil cases where MMUnion Advice Centre cannot help