We can offer financial assistance through the Student Support Fund and short-term food assistance. The aim of this support is to help you with unexpected financial difficulties. It is not intended to be used as a primary funding source, but rather to help you regain control of your financial situation.
Eligibility
Eligibility will depend on your circumstances and whether you are a UK or international student.
Please review the criteria for both groups below.
UK (Home) students
The Student Support Fund provides discretionary financial assistance for UK (home) students and postgraduate researchers who are eligible for UK government funding. Applicants are expected to have applied for, and received, all available funding from their funding body, such as Student Finance.
The Student Support Fund is designed to help students continue their studies despite unforeseen challenges.
International and EU students
The International Student Support Fund provides discretionary financial assistance to fee-paying overseas and European Union (EU) students (who are not eligible for the Maintenance Loan from Student Finance) living in the UK and facing unforeseen circumstances that have arisen since the start of their course.
What is an unforeseen circumstance?
- Unexpected temporary reduction in income
- Change in sponsors circumstances, where they are no longer able to support you financially
- Injury which has significantly impacted your finances
- Being a victim of crime or fraud, which involved a significant loss
- Unexpected travel home due to family reasons, serious illness, death of close family member
- Unexpected change in your accommodation situation, which resulted in a financial loss.
- Unexpected temporary reduction in income
- Change in sponsor-s circumstances, where they are no longer able to support you financially
- Injury which has significantly impacted your finances
- Being a victim of crime or fraud, which involved a significant loss
- Unexpected travel home due to family reasons, serious illness, death of close family member
- Unexpected change in your accommodation situation, which resulted in a financial loss
This is not an exhaustive list. If you are unsure whether you should apply, please contact the Student Funding Advice team to discuss your circumstances by submitting a case through the Student Hub online portal.
What is not classed as unforeseen circumstances?
- Unable to pay your tuition fees
- Change in currency exchange rates
- Your family members are in need of financial support
- Mismanagement of your funds leading to financial hardship