{"id":4532,"date":"2024-09-18T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T09:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/uncategorized\/does-working-part-time-affect-student-finance\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T13:14:05","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T13:14:05","slug":"does-working-part-time-affect-student-finance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/information\/new-students\/does-working-part-time-affect-student-finance\/","title":{"rendered":"Does working part-time affect student finance?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Generally speaking, working a part-time job shouldn\u2019t affect your eligibility for student finance, provided that your job isn\u2019t your only source of income. Things that will affect student finance, however, include things like <\/span>your parents income<\/span><\/a>, as higher household income may result in reduced eligibility for financial support. <\/span>Residential status<\/span><\/a> can also affect student finance, as UK residents and EU students will have access to different financial assistance programs in the UK compared to international students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Student finance eligibility is different for everyone, so it\u2019s best to check where you stand through the <\/span>government website<\/span><\/a>. The <\/span>UCAS website<\/span><\/a> also has lots of helpful information about student finance, so be sure to check that out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, now you know that working part-time while studying won\u2019t affect your student finance, let\u2019s look at some of the benefits it can bring.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The benefits of working part-time as a student.<\/h2>\n

The 4 main benefits of working part-time as a student are:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. It allows you to earn extra pocket money.<\/h3>\n

Of course the main reason why students seek part-time work is to earn extra pocket money. Most students can agree that money is tight in university. But when you\u2019re working part-time, even if it’s just 6-8 hours a week, you no longer have to worry about being able to afford the essentials, or relying on the bank of mum and dad to get you by.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, although \u2018<\/span>over two-thirds of students rely on the [maintenance] loan<\/span><\/a>\u2019, it often doesn\u2019t cover all of the accommodation costs, especially if they are on the more expensive side.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A part-time job can therefore help students partly pay for their accommodation rent<\/a> and other living expenses.<\/p><\/div>\n

2. It helps you gain confidence & transferable skills.<\/h3>\n

In our eyes, this point is just as important as number 1. Many students leave school with little confidence and a lack of professional & social skills. But putting yourself out there with a part-time job allows you to gain a number of transferable skills that school or lectures simply can not teach you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example,\u00a0 by working in a fast-paced environment like a bar or retail store, you will quickly learn how to confidently speak to customers, how to work well as part of a team, and how to use your initiative – all <\/span>valuable skills that can be carried across different jobs<\/span><\/a> and in all avenues in life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, you can add these skills to your resume, alongside the work experience you gain, which will assist you in getting your dream job post university.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. You learn to manage your time wisely.<\/h3>\n

Getting a part-time job which requires you to start work at a certain time on certain days will naturally make you become a more organised individual who can <\/span>manage time well<\/span>. Granted you manage to consistently get to work on time, that is.<\/span><\/p>\n

That being said, if your uni work becomes overwhelming, especially around exam time, don\u2019t be afraid to ask your manager to reduce your hours so you can fit everything in. (That\u2019s the great thing about many part-time jobs: they tend to be pretty flexible around your personal schedule).<\/span><\/p>\n

4. You can make new friends.<\/h3>\n

Of course one of the best parts about working somewhere like a bar, retail store or student union is that you will naturally make friends with like minded colleagues (who are also probably students). You\u2019ll naturally bond with certain colleagues who perhaps have the same interests as you and end up spending time with them outside of work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sound good but you don\u2019t really know where to start looking? We got you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The best part-time jobs for uni students.<\/h2>\n

There are numerous ways you can earn while you learn, some of which you might not have ever even thought about (until now!).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the best part-time jobs for uni students include:<\/span><\/p>\n