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MAKING YOUR MONEY
        GO FURTHER







        THERE IS LOTS OF SUPPORT AVAILABLE                    OTHER WAYS TO SAVE MONEY
        AT THE RVC TO KEEP COSTS DOWN                         WHILE STUDYING
        WHILST STUDYING
                                                              STUDENT DISCOUNTS
                                                              To help reduce the cost of student life, you can
        DIGITAL SUPPORT FUND
        The RVC Digital Support Fund is funded by generous    get discounts on many things from Amazon Prime
                                                              membership, technology, clothing, leisure, travel,
        donations via the RVC’s Blended Learning Project Group.   books, toiletries, food and much more. Discounts can
        The fund aims to assist RVC students with the cost of   range from around 5% to 40%, so it is always worth
        essential equipment to ensure they can fully engage with   checking if a student discount is available. When you
        blended learning e.g., being able to watch and listen   get your student ID card, this will be accepted by
        to digital aspects of their course (lectures, CALs, etc),   many places for a student discount.
        complete online assessments, etc.
        Find out more –  f  www.rvc.uk.com/digital-support-fund
                                                              Some banks offer incentives to open a student bank
                                                              account, for example offering a four-year railcard.
        LAPTOP SUPPORT
        If your current laptop is out of date and you are considering   PART-TIME WORK
        purchasing a new device (after reviewing the RVC’s    Students can work up to 20 hours a week during
        recommended requirements) there are a limited number   term time and more hours during the school
        of discounted, high-spec laptops available for students to   holidays. A limited number of students can earn
        purchase from the library.
        Find out more –  f  www.rvc.uk.com/laptop-support     money by becoming a Student Ambassador. This is
                                                              a very varied role and can include helping at events
                                                              such as open days.
        FREECYCLE ROOMS
        We have set up Freecycle rooms that are full of useful items
        that have been donated by current students, staff and
        companies. We have a great selection of free secondhand
        wellies, boiler suits and lab coats in various sizes, a large
        amount of stationery and plenty of bedding/towels and
        kitchen/household items. Everything in the Freecycle rooms
        are free for RVC students.















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