Links to further information
 

If you have financial problems don’t ignore them…they won’t go away!  Seek advice from a recognised source.  Some useful links are listed below.
 

Citizens Advice Bureau Money Advice Helpline
Colchester
Tel: 01206 369215 – Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm (plus 24hr answer phone service)
Web:www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index.htm

DBIS (Department for Business, Innovation, and Skills)
Tel: 0207 215 5000
Web: www.dbis.gov.uk

Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS)
London
Tel: 0207 249 6639 – Mon, Wed & Fri 10.00am – 12.00pm and 2.00 – 4.00pm
Web: http://www.family-action.org.uk/section.aspx?id=1037

National Debt Line
Tel: 0808 808 4000 – Mon-Fri 9.00am-9.00pm and Sat 9.30am-1.00pm
Web: www.nationaldebtline.co.uk

Student Finance Direct
Web: www.direct.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/fs/en

Student Finance England
Web: www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk

Student Loans Company (SLC)
Tel: 0845 026 2019
Web: www.slc.co.uk

Student Support Office
University of Essex
Tel: 01206 872366
E-mail: sso (for non-essex users add @essex.ac.uk to create a full email address)
Website

Students’ Union Advice Centre
University of Essex
Tel: 01206 863211 or ext. 2021
Website

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