The first on-site event in London is orientation on Wednesday, July 5th. Classes begin Thursday, July 6th. You do not need to physically be in London before July 5th, but we suggest arriving at least a week early to recover from jet lag. The airfare listed is the normal commercial rate. It is frequently possible to save money by shopping specials, using charters, using frequent flier miles, going through consolidators like Council Travel, or flying Monday through Thursday.
Food is always less costly if prepared at home than if ordered in a restaurant.
The above budget assumes that you eat breakfast at home and that you eat lunch and dinner in modest restaurants. Your food cost may also depend on your eating habits. Students may live anywhere they choose. In general, an apartment to yourself costs more than sharing with others. Otherwise, your loan will need to be reworked at a later time and you may end up returning loan money after the disbursement of your aid.