The Hardship Fund will open for applications for the 2026/27 academic year on Monday 26 October 2026. The fund is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible University of Greenwich students experiencing financial hardship.
Who can apply?
The Hardship Fund is available to eligible University of Greenwich students who are experiencing financial difficulties.
The University recognises that students come from a wide range of backgrounds and that financial circumstances can change unexpectedly. Students may face increased living costs, unexpected expenses, changes in their financial circumstances or other financial pressures that make it difficult to cover essential costs.
If you are experiencing financial difficulty, you may wish to consider applying for support.
What evidence will you need?
Before submitting an application, students should consider whether they have access to other sources of financial support and make sure they have the information needed to demonstrate their current financial circumstances.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide supporting evidence relating to:
- Income
- Expenditure
- Savings
- Student finance or other available funding
- Other relevant financial circumstances
Please do not submit screenshots as supporting evidence. Where evidence is required, make sure you provide the appropriate supporting documents.
How to apply
Different application routes are available depending on your student status:
- Home/UK students: Apply through the Greenwich Hardship Fund at Greenwich Hardship Fund | Fees and funding | University of Greenwich
- Overseas students: Apply through the International Hardship Fund at International Hardship Fund | Bursaries | University of Greenwich
Financial wellbeing support
The University of Greenwich also offers Financial Wellbeing Support, including workshop and drop-in its diverse student community.
Students can speak with a dedicated Student Finance Adviser about their individual financial circumstances. Advisers can provide guidance and help students understand the appropriate support and options that may be available to them.
Don't struggle alone
Financial difficulties can affect students at any stage of their studies. If you are struggling to manage essential living or study-related costs, consider finding out what support may be available to you. You can contact the Student Finance Advice team via the Digital student Centre at Home | Digital Student Centre