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A student's biggest concern should be making it to class on time – not worrying about how to afford their next meal

Published on 14 March 2025

A student looks out of the window of DUSA, looking across the Tay to Fife.

Unexpected financial crises can overwhelm even the most careful students. A sudden family crisis, an unexpected car repair, or the loss of a crucial part-time job can quickly throw a student’s life into turmoil. The burden of unpaid bills, empty cupboards, or lack of essential transport can leave students drowning under the strain, with their studies suffering as a result.

When financial pressures threaten to pull students under, the Student Financial Aid Fund provides a crucial safety net, offering vital financial support to keep them on course.

Your generosity can provide these students with a lifeline. This could mean the difference between abandoning their degree or achieving their dreams.

Whether you make a one-off or monthly donation, your support will help the people who’ll change the world tomorrow, today.

A gift of:

  • £50 feeds a student for a week, banishing hunger and fuelling their focus.
  • £175 keeps the darkness at bay and warms their home.
  • £650 covers a month’s rent, ensuring they can keep a roof over their head.
“Being a single parent when I started university has been challenging, and there have been moments when I've wanted to drop out because of financial issues due to long placement hours and struggling to work alongside this. Getting this grant makes me feel very appreciative and relieved that people are willing to help me and has inspired me to keep setting an example for my daughter and making my family proud.”

Anonymous, 1st Year Nursing

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