Are you a money savvy student?

What's the offer? 

Are you taking part in distance learning that is the equivalent of 90 credits of study a week? If the answer is ‘yes’ and you live in England, Scotland or Wales you may be able to apply for a reduction in your Council Tax.

How do I apply?

Visit this page for more information.

What's the offer?

UNiDAYS is a discount website that is available for free to students worldwide. Current students in Higher Education can sign up to get discounted deals on some of the UK’s largest retailers including Levi’s, ASOS, Apple, Hollister and more.

How do I apply?

Register for free on UNiDAYS. Just make sure to use your OU email address when creating an account.

What's the offer?

The OU is a member of the SCONUL (Society of College, National and University Libraries) Access scheme. SCONUL Access enables eligible OU students and employees living in the UK or the Republic of Ireland to borrow books from other participating university libraries or visit them for a quiet place to study. Most of the university libraries in the UK (and some in the Republic of Ireland) are participating in the scheme.

How do I apply?

Visit this page for more information.

What's the offer?

Microsoft Office 365 is free and available to all new and continuing OU students who are currently registered to study (excluding short courses and OpenLearn). Microsoft Office 365 includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, free learning tools, online storage and more.

How do I apply?

For instructions on how to get access, please visit this page.

What's the fund?

Are you a student based in England, Northern Ireland or Wales? Are you from a low-income household and/or receiving benefits? You may be eligible to receive funding. The funding can be used to help with study-related costs such as books, internet access, travel and childcare, and may also cover additional costs associated with residential school modules such as food and accommodation.

How do I apply?

For details on how to apply, please visit this page. 

What's the fund?

Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA) are grants that help to pay for extra equipment and support that you may need as a direct result of your disability, on-going health condition, sensory impairment, mental health condition or specific learning difficulty. The process may take up to four months, so you need to apply as early as possible.

How do I apply?

For more information, please visit this page.

What's the deal? 

As an OU student, you are eligible to purchase a TOTUM card, powered by the National Union of Students (NUS). The number one student discount card in the UK, TOTUM, will give you access to an ever-expanding range of discounts for food, essentials, tech, travel, fashion, beauty and more. 

NB: The TOTUM card can also be used as student ID when out and about.

How do I apply?

For more information, please visit oustudents.com.

Special offer for students in Wales

In a pilot scheme, the OU Students Association are partnering with The Open University to offer hundreds of free TOTUM cards to students in Wales facing financial hardship. Eligible students will be contacted via email in the coming months. More information available at oustudents.com.

What's the fund?

The Student Assistance Fund has been set up by The Open University to help students who are facing unexpected financial hardship. If your studies have been impacted by a change in circumstances or the cost of living increases, you may be eligible to request up to a total of £500 to support your studies. 

How do I apply?

Check your eligibility here.

What's the Trust?

The Open Univerity Students Educational Trust is a charity that supports OU students in financial hardship. It's operated by the OU Students Association and is funded by student donations.

How do I apply?

Find funding criteria, guidelines and deadlines for applications here.