Money and housing advice

All tuition and residence fee payments are to be paid using Global-Pay for Students. 

For more information, please see our article Paying fees through Global-Pay for Students (GPfS).

Visit the Fees, funding & money advice pages on Student Services Online for frequently asked questions on applying for funding, bursaries and scholarships, paying fees and advice on financial hardship. Check the King’s website to find out more about postgraduate research funding opportunities you may be eligible for.

Managing your money wisely will help you make the most of your budget. The Money Mentors are current students who share their experiences of living in London on a student budget. They offer tips to help you evaluate your spending, save money and make the most of your time at university. You can also access the Blackbullion financial education hub to enhance your finance skills and make use of free budgeting tools.

Looking for part-time work to boost your income or your CV? Our guidance on getting a job while studying will help you navigate work and study.

If you are eligible for and are claiming a Doctoral loan, Student Finance England will inform King’s that you have applied for this funding, and King’s will confirm when you have enrolled so that the funds can be released to you. You do not need to inform the University of your funding unless you were originally planning to study at another university at the time of application. If you have any problems confirming your enrolment at King’s with Student Finance England, please contact the Student Funding Office. 

Important to know: When your invoice is first issued, it will show as being due in two equal instalments. However, the Credit Control team will re-schedule the invoice into three equal instalments with due dates to match your loan disbursements. The team will then email your King's email address to confirm this change has been made. For more information on the process, please visit the Credit Control Postgraduate SLC Loans webpage.  

If your tuition fees are more than the PG Doctoral Loan you will need to have secured other sources of funding or income to ensure that you can pay each instalment in full when the bill is due. If you have concerns about paying for your course and/or living costs, we advise you consult the Money & Housing Advice Service. 

On Student Services Online, you can also find answers to a range of queries on housing and accommodation support.

If you’re in halls of residence, keep an eye out for communications from our Residences team about your accommodation. You can also check out their moving in pages and moving in guide to help you get settled in and follow them on Instagram @kingsresilife to keep up to date.

If you are moving into private-sector accommodation for the first time, we recommend that you undertake our module Signing a Private Contract to know your rights and responsibilities.

If you are a full-time student living in a private hall of residence or renting from a private landlord, you may be asked by your local council or landlord to prove your student status. For further information on what council tax is, who is exempt and how to request a Confirmation of Study Letter, please see our guide What is Council Tax and am I exempt from paying it?