If you are facing unexpected financial difficulties or hardship, the Greenwich Hardship Fund may be able to help. This fund supports home full-time or part-time students.
The University provides a hardship fund for students who encounter sudden financial difficulties. It is not a main source of financial support and is not designed to meet the cost of tuition fees.
The amount awarded depends on personal circumstances and funding is given to priority groups. The university follows the guidelines provided by the National Association of Student Money Advisers.
If you are applying due to unexpected costs caused by the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, you must include this within your personal statement and provide evidence of financial hardship.
Eligibility
You must meet the following criteria.
- A UK National or an EU National with a maintenance loan from Student Finance England (or equivalent).
- You have applied for all other funding (loans, grants, statutory support) you are entitled to.
- If you are a self-funded student, you can show that you made sensible arrangements at the start of your course to fund your studies.
- Where applicable, you must be financially assessed by Student Finance England.
- Home Postgraduate Taught and Research students are eligible to apply, but must demonstrate financial provisions prior to commencing their program
You must be fully registered on your course and have received your first maintenance loan payment before you apply.
How to apply
The Greenwich Hardship Fund is 2022/23 closed for 2022/23.
2023/24 applications will be open from 23rd of October 2023. The application form will be available thereafter.