Below you’ll find details of the support funds that are available at Nottingham, including how to apply for them, and the evidence needed to support your application. To process applications as quickly as possible a full picture of your financial situation helps us get funds where they are needed most.
Please read our guidance notes before making an application, they contain information on the application process including eligibility criteria, deadlines, available payments, and outcome of decisions. Once we receive your supporting documents. financial assessments can take up to five weeks.
Hardship fund
If you are experiencing financial hardship while studying on your course you may be eligible to apply for this fund.
Eligibility
- you should be registered to pay home student fees
- registered on an undergraduate course
- registered on a graduate entry medicine, graduate entry nursing, or a PGCE course
- receive more than the minimum maintenance support from your regional funding body (e.g. Student Finance England)
- registered on a NHS funded year of a course and in receipt of the NHS means tested bursary
Applications for this fund close on Friday 11 July 2025 (or six weeks before your course end date if this is sooner)
Childcare support fund
This fund can contribute towards Ofsted registered childcare fees if you are struggling to meet these costs while you are studying.
Eligibility
- All students who are registered and attending a course in the UK
Further information about this fund, including how to apply, can be found on our guidance notes.
Applications for this fund close on Friday 11 July 2025 (or six weeks before your course end date if this is sooner)
Crisis fund
A small, interest-free loan that can be applied for if you are experiencing financial difficulties because of an unexpected change in your circumstances. In some cases this could be awarded to you as a grant rather than a loan.
Eligibility
- All students who are registered and attending a course in the UK
How to apply
Please use the student enquiry centre and in the description field let us know about your circumstances. We will then check that you meet the criteria for the crisis fund and will be in touch with further information.
Please submit your application and supporting documents at the same time, we've put together a video and a documents checklist. Applications without all required evidence may be marked as unsuccessful, and closed.