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 are now open for 2024/25
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 assessments are currently taking up to five working weeks, once all supporting documents have been received.
The Student Hardship Fund
For students who are experiencing financial hardship while studying on their course. You must be:
- a home fee status student
- registered 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 will open for 2024/25 in October 2024
Access the support funds guidance notes for further details
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 fund will open for 2024/25 in October 2024
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. Grants may be awarded in some circumstances.
How to apply
Unlike the other funds, please raise a query via Ask a question on the Student Enquiry Centre for the Funding and Financial Support team outlining the circumstances that has led to the crisis. If you are eligible to apply to the Student Crisis Fund, the team will provide you with the link to the application form.
- All University of Nottingham students and research students registered and attending a course in the UK
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.