The Money Advice Service is here to provide students and potential students at the University of Worcester with welfare and financial advice and support. Our graduates are also welcome to contact us for advice on student finance.
We offer advice on:
- Tuition Fees
- Student Loans and Grants
- NHS Grants
- Scholarships
- Support for students with children
- Welfare Benefits
- Universal Credits
- Debt Management
- Budgeting
- General Financial Queries
Appointments
The Money Advisers offer one to one appointments at the St John’s campus in Worcester. We also offer telephone and Teams appointments to students, including to those studying at one of the University’s partner institutions.
Appointments are available:
Monday to Friday: 10.00am – 3.00pm
To book, please email: firstpoint@worc.ac.uk or telephone: 01905 542551
We do not give legal advice but we can help you to identify major elements of your welfare or financial difficulties and provide information, advice and help to resolve them.
We Will:
- Listen to you
- Explain the options available to you
- Help you identify further action to take
- Help you fill in forms and draft letters if necessary
- Contact other organisations for further information if relevant
- Liaise with others on your behalf, e.g. Student Finance England
Access to Learning Fund (Hardship Fund)
In addition, we administer the Access to Learning Fund, which is available to eligible Home and EU students (eligible for Home Fee status) experiencing severe financial hardship. The fund is non-repayable and may be applied for at any time during the academic year and even during the long holiday months for some students.
International Student Hardship Fund
International students (paying international fees) in year 2 or above, with an unexpected financial difficulty requiring one-off short-term help can apply to the International Student Hardship Fund.
Contact the Money Advice Service for advice or support via firstpoint by emailing firstpoint@worc.ac.uk or phone 01905 542551