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Additional financial resources

Save the Student Bursary for new undergraduate students

The Save the Student Bursary is aimed at helping prospective students from low-income and disadvantaged backgrounds access the essential items they need to begin their university journey.

Save the Student are awarding £750 to six new students – a total of £4,500, jointly funded by their partners at JS Group. 

The funding will be administered via the JS Group's award-winning Aspire Cash service, ensuring a quick, easy and secure delivery of the funds.platform. Students will be able to use the bursary to purchase laptops, bedding, kitchenware, and other university essentials.

Eligibility
Students must be:

  • UK domiciled
  • Starting an undergraduate degree course in 25/26 academic year
  • Paying home fees of £9350
  • Have a household income of £40,000 or less
  • Have an open UK bank account, or have one by the end of August 2025.

How to apply

Full details and the application form can be found here. 

Key dates:

  • Applications open: Tuesday 29th April
  • Application deadline: Friday 20th June

Budgeting and money management

Students may find the student calculator or the student budget planner useful tools to help figure out a realistic budget.

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Additional support for Higher Education students with children or adult dependants

If you are a student in full-time higher education and you have children or adult dependants, please see the Directgov website to find out what is available. If you have dependent children, follow this link.  For students with adult dependants click here.

There is a full range of information about support available including:

If you require additional support or guidance, please contact our Finance Support & Accommodation Co-ordinator.

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