financial support for students

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don't let money worries get in your way 

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Are you worried about financial challenges?
 
Juggling studies, loans, and living expenses can leave you financially stretched. Unexpected costs can throw your budget off track, adding stress to your already busy life.
 
We understand the unique challenges you face. We've got your back with resources and support to help you manage your finances and build a secure future.
 
Get in touch today to find out how we can help you. 
 

why should you start a rainy day fund?

An emergency fund, or rainy day fund is exactly that - something that you can fall back on if you're faced with an unexpected bill or financial difficulty. Benefits include:

  • peace of mind, as knowing you have a safety net reduces stress and anxiety in case of unexpected expenses.
  • helps with financial security as it covers surprise costs like car repairs or appliance breakdowns without relying on high-interest debt.
  • prevents the need for payday loans or credit card advances with their high interest rates.
  • protects your savings goals from being derailed by unplanned events.

Read on to find out how to set one up.

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tips and resources 

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how and why to create a budget

Do you have a personal budget? This article features plenty of practical budgeting advice and some key benefits of budgeting, as well as five simple budgeting tips to help you get started.

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50-30-20 calculator

This 50-30-20 calculator splits your take-home monthly income into suggested spending in three areas: necessities, wants and savings.

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how to create a food budget in 2025

Healthy eating can get expensive but with the right planning it is achievable. Here, we share some practical tips to stretch your budget.

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cost of living support

If you're struggling to make ends meet during the cost-of-living crisis, our free and confidential services can help ease your money worries.

 

 

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your questions answered 

Who is eligible for support?

We support past and present members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW), ACA students, ICAEW staff members, and the family and carers of members and students. 

Not sure if you’re eligible? Use our interactive eligibility tool to check if you or your family could get support.

Are your services open to everyone, regardless of financial situation?

Most of our services, including mental health support and legal advice, are provided free regardless of your financial circumstances. For our financial grants, we will conduct an assessment, looking at your income and assets, to determine what help we can provide.

I’m an accountant, but not a member of ICAEW, can you still help?

Unfortunately not. We only support past and present ICAEW members, their carers and their families. If we are unable to support you, where possible we will point you to help elsewhere. Please visit the ACO members page to see if there is another occupational charity that can assist you. 

caba has supported me in the past; can I receive support from caba again?

We assess all applications based on current circumstances. Whether you’ve received support in the past or not, we’ll discuss all your options with you. Please call us if you need our help.

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