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The cost of living crisis is placing financial pressure on people across society.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ is committed to supporting our community and has put together a package of measures to help students during this difficult period.

This page also shares advice on maximising the support available to you as a student, as well as services offered by external organisations. 

Accommodation support

If you are experiencing difficulties in finding accommodation, students can contact Accommodation Services at accommodation(@gold.ac.uk) for advice and guidance.

We also have information on how to find private housing.

Wellbeing support

We want to support students who may be experiencing wellbeing difficulties as a result of rising costs.

Accessing wellbeing support is quick and easy. Fill in our online form and our team will contact you to arrange an appointment.

Part-time work opportunities

Our Careers Service has information about finding employment.

You can find part-time vacancies on .

Make use of campus buildings

As a student you have access to a range of campus buildings, providing warm spaces for private study and meeting with other students and tutors. 

See our campus map

Maximising your money

There are a number of steps you can take to ensure you are maximising the support available to you as a student.

• If you receive a student loan, review whether you have applied for the maximum amount available to you
• If you have applied for a student loan and ticked that you would be living in the parental home but have since moved out, you should contact  to request a change and increase your loan amount
• Make a monthly budget plan and stick to it. Advice on how to do this can be found on our Managing your money pages 
• If you are an international student, ask your funding body if you are eligible for the maximum amount of support available to you overseas
• If you are leaving the care system, your local authority should provide you with a care leaving package – check what you are eligible for with 
• If you are in receipt of state benefits before coming to university, check with a local  about which benefits you can continue to access when you become a student 

If you are experiencing immediate issues in accessing sufficient food for you or your family, please contact us at advice(@gold.ac.uk) as we may be able to provide access to a local foodbank.

Student discounts

Students have access to a range of discounts, including on travel, food and drink and entertainment. 

Our student discounts page collates a range of cards and memberships that can help you save money.

You may be eligible for a travel discount card provided by Transport for London.

Other ways to find support

• Check that you have a student bank account, some accounts come with an interest-free overdraft
• The Library offers laptop loans for students who may wish to study on campus but do not have access to a laptop or portable computer
• IT and Information Services also offer equipment loans
• The College provides free to download software for students and staff to use on their personal computers