Trinity Laban

Money & Insurance

Any issues relating to money should be adressed to Sue Canderton (Finance) or Catherine Dowland-Pillinger (Student Services).

Money for the journey and on arrival

You are advised to bring enough money in cash or traveller's cheques (around £200) to cover your immediate needs on arrival in the UK, including any customs charges, rail fares and possible emergencies.

Payment of fees

Trinity Laban will send you, or will have already sent you, full details of registration and payment of fees. If you are in doubt about the exact fee for your course, contact -
Assistant Registrar (Admissions), Claire Jones.

You might also like to note the following:

• Living costs while you are a student are likely to be around £8,000 - £9,000 per year. See our guide to the Cost of Living for more information
• You should arrive in the UK with at least £200 sterling (cash) for immediate needs such as transport from the airport, overnight accommodation, food, telephone calls home, stationery, social events etc.
• We advise that you avoid carrying large amounts of cash - traveller's cheques are safer.

Click here for more information on paying your fees.

Managing your money

After you have arrived, your main expenses are likely to be:

• rent or accommodation fee
• living expenses, food and travel
• bed linen, crockery, cutlery etc (if renting)
• insurance
• books, music and other equipment
• for students from visa national countries - police registration (£34) and visa renewal (£295 minimum)

Remember:

• you cannot rely on paid employment while studying in Britain - it is not always easy to find
• international students are not allowed to take advantage of the hardship funds available to home students
• you are unlikely to find scholarships and grants offered to you after you have arrived

Opening a bank account

If you wish to open a bank account in England, you will need to show your passport or ID card, your letter of acceptance from Trinity Laban together with proof of addresses in your home country and in London. You may also need a letter of reference from your home bank.

For further information visit the British Bankers' Association website where you can download the leaflet: ' International Students - Opening a UK Bank Account'.

Personal insurance

You should insure your luggage, personal possessions, money and specialist equipment (such as musical instruments) before leaving your home country, as risks in large cities can be considerable, especially if you are unfamiliar with the UK.

Whilst we cannot recommend individual insurance companies there are a number that specialise in insurance for students, one of whom is Endsleigh.

Private health insurance

You should also consider taking out health insurance in case you want or need private medical treatment, although some health care in the UK may be free of charge to students.

More detailed information regarding students that can qualify for free NHS medical treatment can be found under the section on Health.



For further information on immigration and finance issues visit:

The British Council website

For information on the cost of living in London:

Education UK website

Also see:

Cost of Living

Immigration and Student Visas