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On this webpage, you’ll find details of the support funds available. Make sure you read through the information carefully, including the evidence required to support your application. We want to process applications as quickly as possible – a full picture of your financial situation helps us get funds where they are needed most.  

Applications for 2024/25 will open on 1 October 2024 
If you have already commenced your 2024/25 academic year (eg Medics, Vets) and are struggling financially please contact the team by raising an enquiry through the Student Enquiry Centre as you may be able to make an early application. Please read the guidance notes first as they advise the full eligiblity criteria.

For further information on the application process – including eligibility criteria, deadlines, available payments, outcome of decisions. Please carefully read our guidance notes before making an application.

Due to the number of applications received we aim to carry out assesements within three working weeks, once all supporting documents have been received.

Submitting an application without all supporting documents delays the assessment process for everyone, so please ensure you submit everything needed at the point of application - see the video and documents needed.

Applications without all required evidence may be marked as unsuccessful, and closed.

 


I have read the guidance notes above. What evidence do I need to apply? 

  • Tenancy agreement – make sure this is for the relevant academic year and shows the cost of rent and length of your tenancy, and if utility bills are included or mortgage statement to confirm mortgage payments
  • Transaction and daily balance printouts for all bank accounts you have in your name (and, if applicable, any partner’s accounts). These need to cover the two-month period prior to submitting your application 
  • Proof of funding (e.g. student loan letter, stipend, NHS bursary living cost award, NHS LSF grant letter) 
  • If you have a maintenance loan from Student Finance, please provide a pdf  download of your statement showing the most recent instalment going into your bank account
  • Evidence of the most recent rent/mortgage payment being made from your bank account - pdf download of your statement showing this
  • Where relevant, proof of childcare costs - you should use our template letter for your provider 
Student with a calculator.

Applications for 2023/24 are now closed. Funds will re-open in October 2024 for the 2024/25 academic year
 

 

The above evidence should be uploaded as pdf documents. For further information – including relevant letters and additional documentation that may be relevant to your circumstances - please read through our guide to supporting documents and watch the video below: (video transcript)


The Student Hardship Fund

For students who are experiencing financial hardship while studying on their course. You must be:

  • a home fee status student
  • registsered on an undergraduate course (inc GEM, GEN, PGCE)
  • be in receipt of more than the minimum maintenance support from your regional funding body - please refer to the guidance notes for more details 
  • Or be a student on a NHS funded year of a course and in receipt of the NHS means tested bursary

The fund is now closed for 2023/24 and will re-open in October 2024.

 

The Childcare Support Fund

This fund has been set up to contribute to essential Ofsted registered childcare costs for students and research students struggling to meet these costs while they are studying.

Eligibility

  • All University of Nottingham students and research students registered and attending a course in the UK

Further information on your eligibility can be found on our guidance notes.

 

The Student Crisis Fund

This fund can provide small, interest-free loans to students and research students experiencing financial difficulties because of an unexpected change in their circumstances after admission to the university.

How to apply

Unlike the above funds, please contact our Funding and Financial Support team to discuss your circumstances. If you are eligible for the Student Crisis Fund, the team will provide you with the link to the application form so you can apply.

  • All University of Nottingham students and research students registered and attending a course in the UK
 
 

 

 

Further information

  • If you have any questions, you may be able to find the answer on the FAQs in the Student Enquiry Centre
  • For information on data protection and confidentiality, please refer to our Data Protection and Confidentiality Statement 
  • If you require an application form or guidance notes in an alternative format, please contact our Funding and Financial Support team