Students studying at Partner Colleges including UPIC and students on Degree Apprenticeships or a distance learning course are not eligible for the Hardship Assistance Fund. The University’s Academic Partnerships have their own allocations, so students should apply directly to the college they attend.
The Hardship Assistance Fund, formerly known as the Financial Support Fund, is here to help if you are a home student struggling with money during your studies.
This fund provides discretionary financial assistance to help you with essential living costs and unexpected financial crises when your income doesn’t cover what you need.
The fund can help to alleviate unexpected financial hardship for home students. We particularly encourage students who may be considering leaving higher education because of financial problems to apply.