The Hardship Fund is now open!

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 24/25 academic year…

How can Money@CampusLife support me?

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.

Are there any other financial support options available?

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.

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.

How can Money@CampusLife support International Students?

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 and one of the team will be happy to advise you further. *Please note all funds are subject to availability.