General University funding
Hardship Funds
- Access to Learning Fund - for UK students
- Emergency Payments Fund - for International and EU Students
- FE Bursaries for School of Art & Design UK Foundation Year Students
Access to Learning Fund (ALF) - for UK Students
ALF Grants
Access to Learning Fund grants are available to UK full-time and part-time under-graduate and post-graduate (taught and research) students studying at least 50% of a full-time course who have higher than average costs or experience unanticipated financial difficulties. To qualify, a student must meet the same residence conditions as for student loans. If an undergraduate student is eligible for a student loan, the full entitlement must already have been applied for before approaching ALF.
ALF payments are normally grants (ie repayment is not required). The amounts paid will depend on the case presented within the context of overall demand and the total allocation made to the University. In general, priority will be given to needs arising in the following circumstances:
- Students with caring responsibilities – including childcare
- Mature students
- Students with special needs/disabilities
- Students entering education from care
- Students whose access to higher education has been limited in the past
- Students experiencing a significant and unforeseen change in personal circumstances which has affected their financial support.
There is a maximum payment of £3,500 per student in any one year but, typically, individual payments to successful applicants fall within the range £350 - £1,350. Any application to the Fund must be accompanied by supporting documentation, including the latest 3 months’ bank statements.
ALF Application Procedure
Further information on eligibility criteria and application procedures for the ALF Fund and Bursaries is available from the Student Support Centre (tel 01509 222058).
The necessary forms can be obtained from the Student Support Centre website.
ALF Emergency Loans
Small short-term loans, available from Student Support Centre, may be available in emergencies. It is important that these loans are repaid by the agreed date.
Emergency Payments Fund - for International and EU Students
International students experiencing immediate unforeseen financial difficulties may apply for help from the University’s Emergency Payments Fund. This Fund, which is supported by the Loughborough University Development Trust, is able to provide small grants towards living expenses. Access to this Fund is through Student Support Centre.
Emergency Loans
Small short-term loans, available from Student Support Centre, may be available in emergencies. It is important that these loans are repaid by the agreed date.
FE Bursary
Further Education Bursaries of up to £450 may be available for certain students entering the LUSAD Foundation YearApplication forms are available from the programme administrator at the start of the course.