Do you know the Money@CampusLife team offer hardship funds and special awards to support you? Read on to find out more about the funds we have available to support enrolled students during the 23/24 academic year…
I am a Home Fee Student
Swansea University Opportunity Award (SUOA)
Money@CampusLife provide financial support to eligible students facing financial difficulties via the Swansea University Opportunity Award. If you are struggling with the cost of living, facing unexpected payments, or experiencing unforeseen financial stress we hope to be able to assist you with a non-repayable award.
(Please note that whilst awards form the fund are not guaranteed, we will look to support students and provide short term assistance with essential living costs where appropriate.)
Assistance with Diagnostic Testing (SpLD)
If you require an SpLD diagnosis as a gateway to accessing supplementary support for your studies are you struggling to fund the cost of a test, you can apply to the Assistance with Diagnostic Testing fund. Awards are based on current financial hardship and are capped solely for the cost of an SpLD diagnostic test however, if you are successful in getting an award from the fund it is non-repayable.
Please see our dedicated webpage for more information on the above funds including full eligibility criteria: Swansea University Opportunity Award (SUOA) and Assistance with Diagnostic Testing Information.
Childcare Support Payment
Our Childcare Support Payment is intended as a supplement to the childcare grant provided by your student finance provider. Awards are available up to a maximum of £1000 (full time students) and £500 (part time students). Eligibility criteria applies.
Maternity Support Payment
Did you know that we offer a non-repayable award to provide financial support to students who are pregnant? The Maternity Support Payment is a one-off grant of £600. Applications need to be made 10 weeks before your due date and we require a MATB1 form as evidence to support your application.
Postgraduate Support Payment
If you are a postgraduate student who requires assistance with course-related costs, please make an application to our Postgraduate Support Payment. This is a non-means tested, one-time award of £300 to contribute towards your studies.
Bereavement Support Payment
Money@CampusLife recognise how difficult bereavement is and how impactful it can be on your studies. The Bereavement Support Payment is a one-off award of £300 to help with unexpected financial costs associated with bereavement.*
*If you are an International Student who has experienced a recent bereavement that has impacted your financial plan please apply for this support via the International Student Support Fund (more details on this fund are included below).
You can find full information on the Childcare Award, Maternity Payment, Postgraduate Support Payment and Bereavement Support Payment here: Money@CampusLife Special Awards
Please note that applying for any of the above ‘Special Awards’ does not preclude you from also applying to the Swansea University Opportunity Award or for Assistance with Diagnostic Testing
I am an Overseas Fee Student
International Student Support Fund (ISSF)
Money@CampusLife are pleased to be able to provide the International Student Support Fund (ISSF) for the 23/24 academic year. The International Student Support Fund is a hardship fund aimed at supporting International Students in short-term financial difficulty.
The International Student Support Fund offers non-repayable awards to international students who require financial support due to unexpected circumstances.
You will be required to show that you made adequate financial provision for your tuition fees and living costs before starting your course.
Please see here for a full overview of the ISSF: International Student Support Fund
Not sure if you qualify?
No problem! If you are unsure if you are eligible, please contact us at hardshipfunds@swansea.ac.uk and one of the team will be happy to advise you further.
*Please note all funds are subject to availability.
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