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Should you take a student loan? Martin’s five things you need to know about student finance

Should you take a student loan? Martin’s five things you need to know about student finance

Update: 2025-09-25
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Martin Lewis has his five things you need to know about student finance, including how much it’ll really cost you, why the interest rate might be a red herring, how much parents are expected to contribute and much more. He also has an update on energy standing charges. And Tell Us is all about when you’ve saved a shedload of money… completely by accident!

You can get in touch with the team by emailing martinlewispodcast@bbc.co.uk – make sure to send in your burning questions and any successes you’ve had following Martin’s advice!

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Should you take a student loan? Martin’s five things you need to know about student finance

Should you take a student loan? Martin’s five things you need to know about student finance

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