International Student Hardship Fund

International Student Hardship Fund

The International Student Hardship Fund is a non-repayable grant to help international students in year 2 or above, with an unexpected financial difficulty requiring one-off short-term help to avoid it impacting on their success at university. Applicants must demonstrate that reasonable provision to fund fees and living costs has been made.

Eligibility

*Please note: EU students eligible for Home Fee status should apply to the Access to Learning Fund instead.

How to Apply

• Download the International Student Hardship Fund Application Form and save under a new name before completing.
• Read the International Student Hardship Fund Guidance Notes for a step-by-step guide to completing your application form and full details of the supporting evidence required by the assessors.
• Completed application forms and copies of all the supporting evidence (translated into English) should be emailed to: moneyadvice@worc.ac.uk

It is essential that you check that your bank details are correct on your SOLE page before submitting your application – any funds awarded will be paid into this bank account.

Please note, funds can only be paid into a UK bank / building society account.

Points to Remember

Important Points to remember before submitting your application

• Applicants must already have started their course.
• You must be able to demonstrate that you have made realistic provision to fund your tuition and living costs before starting the academic year.
• You must be in Year 2 or above (Year 1 students are not eligible to apply)
• All the supporting evidence requested in the International Student Hardship Fund Guidance Notes MUST be provided, to avoid delaying the student’s application.
• All supporting documentation must be translated into English.
• The fund is limited and cannot always make up the whole of a student’s financial short fall.
• The fund cannot be used to help students pay their tuition fees.
• For more information about the fund or to make an appointment with a Money Adviser for help with completing the application, email firstpoint at: firstpoint@worc.ac.uk  
• Students’ Union Student Adviser will also help with the completion of application forms – for an appointment complete the SU’s online enquiry form.