Financial support is available to support students at the University of Edinburgh. There may be times when you are finding it difficult to manage with your finances. Please don't worry about this on your own - we're here for you. We have a selection of services that can support you if you are experiencing financial difficulties Cost of living support We know your financial challenges are greater than ever this year. Rising costs of bills, food and transport are affecting us all. We have launched our cost of living information webpages for advice, support and information about what the University and the Students' Association is doing to help you save money. Cost of living Debt Are you concerned about debt or debts? The Financial Support team provides free and confidential one-to-one guidance. The Student's Association's Advice Place can also offer impartial advice. The Advice Place Financial support We are keen to support you if are struggling financially. The Student Awards Agency Scotland and the University provide funding for those who are experiencing financial difficulties. The fund is open to all matriculated students who are struggling with their finances and need help. Be sure to check if you are eligible and remember to ask for help if you find yourself in financial difficulty. The fund is means-tested, which means we will consider access to income and savings you have, to determine the amount of financial support you are eligible for. There is a form you need to complete and with information to evidence your need. We know this can be a worrying time, so get in contact if you have any concerns about the application. This will all be in confidence. How to apply Please review and select the appropriate funding as outline below which will include a link to the application form. Please ensure you have also read through the information provided before making an application, including what documentation to have ready when submitting your application. You may also wish to review our Budget Support page and Money Management Platform - Blackbullion The Money Charity provide a Student Money Manual – an essential guide covering everything from budgeting to student finance and fees to making your money stretch further. Funding for 2023/24 Childcare Criteria Opening Date Closing Date Eligible full-time UK undergraduate students and eligible full-time UK postgraduate students in receipt of tuition fee loan support from SAAS. Friday 4 August 2023 To be confirmed Financial Support Criteria Opening Date Closing Date All fully matriculated students are eligible to apply for financial support. Tuesday 8 August 2023 To be confirmed Participation Grant Criteria Opening Date Closing Date Applications will be accepted for academic session 2023/24 Applications will be accepted from students who meet the eligibility criteria: Disabled students, student carers, student parents, care-experienced, estranged students and Asylum Seekers UK undergraduate students in receipt of a University of Edinburgh Scholarship, University of Edinburgh Scotland Scholarship or the Access Edinburgh Scholarship Postgraduate students who were in receipt of a University of Edinburgh Scholarship or University of Edinburgh Scotland Scholarship or the Access Edinburgh Scholarship as an undergraduate student Monday 4 September 2023, 10am Friday 20 October 2023, 4pm Postgraduate Research Students Criteria Opening Date Closed You must be a matriculated PhD or MSc by Research student You must have commenced your studies between 1 September 2019 and 31 July 2023 (students who commenced studies in academic year 2023/24 are not eligible for this fund) If you find this fund closed, you can apply for Hardship Funding which includes support for international and self-funded postgraduate research students. Tuesday 12 September To be Confirmed Learning Opportunity Fund Criteria Opening Date Closed All students at the University of Edinburgh who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply: You are a fully matriculated student on a full or part-time mode of study and physically studying on campus. You commenced your studies in the 2022/2023 academic year or before. You are able to provide evidence of disruption to your studies as a result of industrial action. You are able to submit evidence of the learning opportunity that the fund will be used for The Learning Opportunity Fund application asks you to outline the impact eg: missed classes, tutorials or supervision. Please keep in mind it is for days of strike action where the impact is known ie: that have taken place. Please note you can only submit one application to the Learning Opportunity Fund and the funding is on a first-come, first-serve basis till the funds are exhausted. Monday 6 February 2023 Monday 27 March 2023 Lone parent Criteria Opening Date CLOSED Students in receipt of a Lone Parent Childcare Grant from SAAS. Tuesday 12 September 2023 To be confirmed Nursing Criteria Opening Date More Information You must be from Scotland, England, Wales or Northern Ireland EU students in receipt of a SLC maintenance loan may apply to this fund Tuesday 12 September 2023 To be confirmed Examination Resit Support Criteria Opening Date Closing Date To be eligible for this assistance, students must meet the following criteria: You are coming from a location outside of Edinburgh. You are enrolled in a centrally administered exam organised by the Examinations Department. Your exam will be conducted on campus. Friday 4 August 2023 Friday 1 September, 2023, 4pm Other Funds Available for Current Students Information on available funding opportunities, prizes, and awards available to current students at the University of Edinburgh can be found here This article was published on 2024-07-29
