Financial Guidance Team

Whether you are a new or returning student, applying for and understanding Student Finance can feel like a daunting experience. The Financial Guidance Team can help provide support and clarity around the application process. This includes checking you have received your full entitlement to funding, liaising with funding bodies where appropriate and guidance around other government-assessed funding (such as support from the NHS).

Checking my entitlement

Want to find out more about specific funding you might be entitled to depending on your programme and level of study? Check out our Money Matters Blog page to find out more.

The Financial Guidance Team offers a number of University loans and funds that you may be eligible to apply for. The team can provide you with guidance around the eligibility criteria and support in making an application.

University funds and loans (subject to available funds)

• Bridging Loan – (Repayable) to assist students whose first instalment of Maintenance Loan is delayed.
• Emergency Loan – (Repayable) may be offered to students who experience unexpected, temporary financial difficulties.
• Placement Loan – (Repayable) to assist students who may need additional funds to attend placements.
• Financial Assistance Fund – (Non-repayable) for students who are experiencing ongoing financial difficulties.
• Diagnostic Assessment Award – (Non-repayable) support towards a diagnostic assessment for dyslexia or other learning difficulty before applying for Disabled Students Allowance (DSA).
• Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) Top-Up Award – (Non-repayable) which offers support towards the cost of the first £200 towards computer and/or software as part of a DSA application.
• Care Leaver/Foyer/Estranged Student Award – (Non-repayable) financial support for those who have left a care background, lived in a foyer or other homeless project or those who are estranged from their parents.
• Carers Award – (Non-repayable) for students who are responsible for the care of a relative due to disability, chronic/terminal illness, mental health problem or similar.

Want to make an application for a university loan or fund?

To make an application for one of the University loans or funds, you will need to be an enrolled student at the University and meet the eligibility criteria. Further information and application forms are available on the Financial Guidance Team pages on the Student Hub [student login required].

University bursaries and scholarships

The University also offers a number of bursaries and scholarships which are managed by our Scholarships Team. For more information, please visit our Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards pages.

Sometimes, things don’t go to plan and you might experience academic, personal, or financial problems which affect your ability to study. This might result in you needing to:

• Change your programme
• Repeat modules
• Take time out
• Leave the University

Whatever the case may be, the Financial Guidance team will be able to support you in understanding the financial implications of programme changes and how this may affect your eligibility to receive funding.

Need to make changes to your programme of study?

If you are an enrolled student at the University and you want to find out more about the financial implications of changes to your programme of study, take a look at the Financial Guidance Team’s helpful guides on the Student Hub [student login required].

While at University, making your money go further and work harder may feel like a difficult task. Budgeting and knowing how to manage your money can help you feel more in control of your finances.

The Financial Guidance Team can provide you with suggestions on how to create and manage a budget, as well as ways to spend sustainably and save money.

Want to find out more about managing your money?

If you want to find out more about how to manage your money, create your own budget or learn some money saving tips, check out the Money Matters blog.

• Student Finance England (Undergraduate)
• Student Finance England (Postgraduate)
• Contact Student Finance England
• Student Finance entitlement calculator
• Student Finance Wales
• Student Finance Northern Ireland
• Student Awards Agency for Scotland
• NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)