Our team are available to provide assistance to students experiencing issues that affect their academic studies.
Students can apply for student finance if they are a UK national or have ‘settled status’, and have not previously studied in Higher Education. For anyone whose situation is in any way more complex than that, it is advisable to check eligibility via the Student Finance England website: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies UBU's Advice Centre can help with problems dealing with Student Finance. Find out about emailing them or booking a meeting here.
Postgraduate Master’s Loan
Students studying for a master’s degree, are able to get a Postgraduate Master’s Loan of up to £10,609 to help with course fees and living costs. To find out more visit the following link
Postgraduate Doctoral Loan
For students starting doctoral degree on or after 1 August 2018, they are able to apply for a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan of up to £25,000 to help with course fees and living costs. To find out more visit the following link
Studentships
Studentships are postgraduate positions that have funding attached for fees, living expenses or both. They’re mainly funded by Research Councils UK. Students are normally advertised nationally via the academic website jobs.ac.uk. To search for new Studentships follow this link
Career Development Loan
Professional and Career Development Loans are bank loans to pay for courses and training that help with your career or help get you into work. Students may be able to borrow between £300 and £10,000. Loans are usually offered at a reduced interest rate and the government pays interest while you’re studying. To find out more visit the following link.
The University provides a Student Support Fund for students experiencing certain unexpected financial difficulties. The fund is a source of means-tested and discretionary financial assistance and cannot be used for tuition fees. It is intended to help students who have genuine and unavoidable financial difficulties to remain in Higher Education. Help you receive from the Fund is usually non-repayable though loans are sometimes the appropriate means of support. More information can be found online via: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/money/financial-support/
If your issue isn't outlined in these sections, please don't hesitate to get into contact with us. We are availible throughout the year, in and out of term time, to help with your academic queries.
