A boost of £244,000 is available to help private renters studying at the University of Greenwich during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The new hardship fund is available from Monday 18 January. It is a one-off payment of £1,000 and is available to students who can demonstrate financial hardship, and are in private rented accommodation.
To qualify, students need to demonstrate housing costs, such as a rent arrears statement and tenancy agreement, as well as providing three months’ worth of bank statements.
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jane Harrington, said: “We are committed to offering support to students during this difficult time. The new grant means we can help those in private accommodation, as well as in our own halls. We already guarantee that those in university accommodation, such as halls of residence, do not pay rent when the university becomes a completely virtual campus.
“We also offer a number of scholarships and bursaries to help students with the cost of their studies. Our awards range from sports and high achievement scholarships to bursaries for care leavers, students in financial need, and travel grants.”
Further details about eligibility and the application process is available here: Fees and Funding website.
