Why is financial anxiety the most urgent campus epidemic?
Financial pressure is no longer a background issue for students — it’s shaping how they study, work, cope and belong.
Student Money & Wellbeing 2026 is Blackbullion’s annual flagship report, drawing on insights from 2,020 UK university students to reveal how money worries are redefining the student experience. With actionable guides for universities, businesses and policymakers.
Now in its sixth year, the research presents a longitudinal view and explores a critical question for the sector: Why is financial anxiety the most urgent campus epidemic?
This report is essential for:
- University and college staff at all levels, from senior leadership to frontline teams
- Employers of students and graduates
- Organisations across the sector (and beyond!) with an interest in student wellbeing and outcomes
- Policymakers and influencers
It will help you understand:
- The real, lived impact of money worries across every aspect of the student experience
- How student financial wellbeing has shifted in the last 12 months and since 2021
- Which student groups are being disproportionately affected and why
