Apply for discretionary funding if you are an international student

If you are experiencing an unexpected change of circumstance, the SAAS International Students Emergency Fund or University International Student Emergency Fund could provide some support. For example, an unexpected change could be a loss of income due to illness or death in the family. Or, it could be being unable to return home because of conflicts or the fear of persecution.

You cannot use any money you may receive to pay for tuition fees.

Who can apply

International students who are:

• facing financial hardship due to a significant change in circumstances and at risk of not being able to continue with your studies.

and

• a non-UK domiciled student with International fee status.

or

• a UK-domiciled student who is not eligible to receive living cost support from a UK funding body.

In addition, if you are applying to the:

• SAAS International Students Emergency Fund, you must have applied to the Home Office for a form of leave or extension of right to stay in the UK.
• University International and European Discretionary Fund, you must have been studying with us for 6 months before being eligible to apply to this fund.

How to apply