Your finances
York St John Student Support Fund
How we can help with your financial circumstances.
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The University can offer financial assistance through the Student Support Fund. The aim of this support is to help you with unexpected financial difficulties.
It is not intended to be used as a primary funding source, but rather to help you regain control of your financial situation.
The Student Support Fund is now open for applications.
Applying to the Student Support Fund
To apply for the Student Support Fund, you must meet our eligibility criteria. Eligibility will depend on your circumstances and whether you are a UK or international student. Expand the drop-down below to read our criteria.
If you are eligible to apply, visit the Student Support Fund site:
Apply to UK Student Support Fund
The International Student Support Fund will be open for applications from the afternoon of Monday 6 October.
The Fund supports students and postgraduate researchers facing unexpected financial challenges.
While we aim to make the application process as straightforward and non-intrusive as possible, the submission of certain documents is a necessary part of our evidence-based approach. We understand that gathering these documents can seem burdensome, but they are essential for us to accurately assess and process your application.
Awards are discretionary and not guaranteed. Please do not assume an application will be successful, or expect a specific amount. The amounts awarded can vary and are subject to change at any time in the academic year. Any help awarded is usually non-repayable.
Students cannot apply to the fund for support with paying tuition fees. In such cases, we advise contacting the Finance team to discuss your circumstances. You can contact them through the Student Hub or call them on 01904 876 452.
You can apply to the fund at any point during the academic year, providing the allocation has not been depleted. We will process your application as quickly as possible, but please allow up to 21 working days for us to complete an assessment after receiving your application and all necessary supporting evidence.
The International Student Support Fund provides discretionary financial assistance to fee-paying overseas and EU students (who are not eligible for the Maintenance Loan from Student Finance) living in the UK and facing unforeseen circumstances that have arisen since the start of their course.
While we aim to make the application process as straightforward and non-intrusive as possible, the submission of certain documents is a necessary part of our evidence-based approach. We understand that gathering these documents can seem burdensome, but they are essential for us to accurately assess and process your application.
Awards are discretionary and not guaranteed. Please do not assume an application will be successful, or expect a specific amount. The amounts awarded can vary and are subject to change at any time in the academic year. Any help awarded is usually non-repayable.
Students cannot apply to the fund for support with paying tuition fees. In such cases, we advise contacting the Finance team to discuss your circumstances. You can contact them through the Student Hub or call them on 01904 876 452.
What is an unforeseen circumstance?
Unforeseen circumstances include:
- Unexpected temporary reduction in income
- Change in sponsors circumstances where they are no longer able to support you financially
- Injury which has significantly impacted your finances
- Being a victim of crime or fraud, which involved a significant loss
- Unexpected travel home due family reasons, serious illness, death of close family member
- Unexpected change in your accommodation situation which resulted in a loss
This is not an exhaustive list and if you are unsure whether you should apply, please contact the Student Funding Advice team to discuss your circumstances through the Student Hub.
Events which are not class as unforeseen circumstances include:
- Unable to pay your tuition fees
- Change in currency exchange rates
- Your family members are in need of financial support
- Mismanagement of your funds leading to financial hardship
You can apply to the fund at any point during the academic year, providing the allocation has not been depleted. We will process your application as quickly as possible, but please allow up to 21 working days for us to complete an assessment after receiving your application and all necessary supporting evidence.
