The University Hardship Fund 2020/21 is open for applications.
The fund is open to UK and overseas undergraduate and postgraduate students and is able to provide support in cases of financial hardship.
Students who are experiencing hardship, whether it is a result of ongoing financial difficulties or one-off, unexpected essential expenditure, are invited to apply to the fund. This includes students who may have been affected financially due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 including loss of employment or changes to family contributions.
Awards from the fund are normally made on a grant basis and are therefore non-repayable.
For further information and how to apply please see our webpage.
Additional support packages
We understand that some students may require additional support accessing a suitable device and technology to study this year. We currently have the following support schemes in place:
- Dongle scheme – if you have insufficient data/broadband speed to undertake academic work remotely can apply for a for a mobile broadband “Mi-Fi” device, which will provide 4G access to the internet through a monthly data allowance. This scheme is open for all Find out more and apply here: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/studentsupport/money/donglescheme/
- Laptop loan scheme – this scheme is designed to address the needs of students in digital poverty and will provide laptops for successful applicants.in cases of financial hardship and where students do not have a suitable electronic device to undertake their academic work remotely (please note postgraduate research students are not eligible for this scheme) Find out more and apply here: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/studentsupport/money/laptoploans/
Further support
UK students with any money or funding queries or concerns can contact Money Advice and Guidance by emailing money@liverpool.ac.uk. We can offer appointments face-to-face via Microsoft Teams or we can advise by telephone or email.
Overseas students with any money or funding queries or concerns can contact International Advice and Guidance by emailing IAGteam@liverpool.ac.uk. We can offer appointments face-to face via Microsoft Teams or by email.