The University Hardship Fund
The University is prepared to consider applications for financial assistance from students in hardship. To be eligible, students should be in hardship as a result of circumstances beyond their control which have arisen since they registered for their present course of study and which cannot be alleviated in any other way. Awards are normally made to privately-funded students only. Enquiries may be made of Dr R J Green (Academic Registrar's Department). The University Hardship incorporates the following:The Sawyer Fund which is used to help mature-age undergraduate students (i.e. persons over 21 years of age on 1 October of the year of entry to the University) who are in financial hardship.
The Hartley and St Cyres Fund available to help students who have completed at least one year in candidature for a research degree.
The Jeeves, Rooper, Yorke and Lankester Foundations which are used to help meritorious undergraduate students in need of financial assistance for maintenance.
The Wildwood Fund and the Cathy Rogers Memorial Fund are available to help international students in financial hardship.
The Loan Fund
The University is prepared to grant a limited number of loans not exceeding £150 each to students in difficult financial circumstances. Information as to the conditions under which these loans are made may be obtained from the Fees Officer.Student Loans Scheme
The Student Loans Scheme is a government funded loans scheme introduced under the Education Act (1990), providing for loans to be made available to UK students. Students should apply to the Student Funds Officer, Building 35.Hardship Fund
The Government provides funds to the University for distribution to UK students in financial hardship; or to encourage students to enter Higher Education who would otherwise be unable to do so. Details may be obtained from the Advice & Information Centre in the Students' Union; or from the Student Funds Officer, Building 35.