Going to university is expensive. As well as £9,000 tuition fees, students face hidden course costs for equipment and assessment, as well as general living expenses estimated to exceed £9,000 per year.

The technology students need for studying can add a huge cost. So how do you get student tech on the cheap?

This Friday from 1-3pm we're holding a live Q&A with technology and finance experts, and university staff familiar with financial support such as the disabled students' allowance. Post your questions in the comments section below, and join us and our panel of experts to take part in the discussion.

If you're unsure of what to buy, what you'll need or how much to spend, or if you have questions about the financial support that's available, our panel will be on-hand to answer your questions.

The panel

Alan Roberts is the policy development manager for the National Union of Students. His current focus is on access to higher education as well as financial support for students. He was involved with The Pound in Your Pocket research programme, as well as Hidden Course Costs. @the_alan

Rich Trenholm is an editor at Cnet, covering technology for the last six years - since a time when there was no such thing as an iPhone and cookies were something you ate. @rich_trenholm

Natalya Dell is a disabled students' adviser at the University of Birmingham, specialising in how general and assistive technology can be useful for disabled students in higher education. She also helps students access Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs) funding.

Peter Millikin is the founder of You Could Save. He helps consumers and national organisations to save money by providing impartial advice. @YouCouldSave