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Information for our students

Our fee information is included on every course page on our website and our Access and Participation webpages, alongside a downloadable copy of our APP. Additionally, information related to the financial support we offer is available on the UON website, student intranet and is presented to applicants at open days and subject talks.

Financial Support

Through our financial support package, we offer a range of funds designed to support underrepresented cohorts identified within this APP. Our financial support package is a contractual entitlement we provide to UON APP qualifying students whether studying at Waterside Campus, or in our partner institutions for the period of their undergraduate study. Our partner institutions’ support packages may differ but will reflect the needs of the students in that location. We also offer a range of student bursaries, awards and scholarships with specific eligibility criteria clearly displayed on our website.

A student qualifying for our financial support package is a:

  • Full-time
  • Home
  • Undergraduate student paying £9,250 tuition fees

AND

  • identifies as one of our APP target cohorts experiencing barriers to equality of opportunity:
  • A student from an area of high socio-economic deprivation (IMD Q1/2)
  • GEM students
  • Male students
  • A student with a declared disability
  • A care leaver (previously named Looked after Child)
  • A student who is estranged from their family or classed as independent.

Financial Support Package Funds:

  • For students with a home postcode in IMD Q1/2.

    a. £500 of in-kind support for students studying at level 4 either:

    • i. £500 accommodation discount; or
    • ii. £500 on-campus catering voucher; or
    • iii. A £500 laptop that is yours to keep.

    AND

    b. £500 for students in the second semester of their level 6 study.

  • For students with a declared disability.

    a. £350 contribution toward the cost of a diagnostic assessment for a learning difficulty before applying for Disabled Students Allowance (DSA).

    AND

    b. An award of £200 for students who are eligible to receive Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) as a contribution toward the cost of a computer and/or software to assist learning.

  • For students identified as care leavers or estranged students by the Student Loans Company.

    a. £500 automatic deposit into qualifying students’ bank accounts once enrolled on each year of their undergraduate course.

    AND

    b. A further £500 is available to be applied for each year to support planned spending and emergencies across the academic year. Applications will be supported by the named Care Leaver key contact in Student Services Team.

  • For ALL UON APP target cohorts in level 5 and 6 of their study.

    a. An award of up to £500 to help students who would otherwise be unable, for financial reasons, to access extracurricular professional development opportunities offered by the University or external organisations, including but not limited to: travel, internship stipends, conference attendance costs, smart clothing.

Financial Guidance

Our Financial Guidance Team have a strong presence on social media and the expert team provide support, advice and interest-free loans to support students during their time with us. In addition, Student Money Mentors provide peer advice, working in partnership with Citizens Advice to support students experiencing financial hardship.

Hardship Fund

Our Hardship Fund is positioned to support all home students. To support all students with the cost of living, we provide free cereal, sustainable sanitary products and a pop-up pantry. These initiatives are reviewed regularly with students to ensure that they are appropriate. If these initiatives change, we will let you know through our Cost of Living webpages.

Partner Institutions

If you are studying at one of our Partner Institutions, please see the summary of your financial support package if you are:

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