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Blackbullion – Become money-savvy

At Staffs we believe that investing in yourself, by growing your knowledge and skills, is one of the most powerful ways to impact your future.

Did you know that over 76% of students wished they’d learned more about personal finance and money management before they graduated? That’s why we’ve partnered with financial education specialists, Blackbullion to help all our students become money-savvy.

What is Blackbullion?

Blackbullion is a digital learning platform created to help you get to grip with all things money related. It’s filled with videos, graphics, and quizzes covering financial subjects designed to provide you with money skills for life.

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How to access Blackbullion

You can sign up for free using your university email address. Once registered you’ll be able to earn digital badges as you complete the learning pathways and take part in exclusive competitions.

Get started

Once you've signed up, to help get you started we’ve listed some of the most popular learning pathways and tools:

Starting University - Figure out your finances, sort out your spending and start living the university life
Fees and Funding - Find out how tuition fee loans work, how much you’ll repay and how interest on your loan is calculated
Budgeting - Learn how to create a manageable plan that will set you up for success
Budget Calculator - Understand and plan for your financial circumstances with this easy to use budgeting calculator
Student Lifestyle - Make the most of your uni experience and find out how to cut costs on necessary spending
21 Day Money Saving Challenge - Challenge yourself and get your finances in shape for the academic year with some quick, long-lasting courses.
Scams - Discover ways to recognise scams and more importantly how to protect yourself against them.

Get in touch

If you need help making sense of anything or have a query about using Blackbullion, please email the Student Support & Experience Team (Money & Guidance)