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Financial Support

A short guide detailing the financial support services available to students at the University of Hertfordshire.

Read more about the financial support available to you as a Herts student.

⚠️Home students - Student Loan Company Scams

If you receive unexpected calls or messages requiring personal information, especially related to Student Finance England or Student Loans Company, be careful. Verify the legitimacy of the comunication through offical channels before sharing any details. Stay informed and protect your privacy.  Learn more about Student Loan Company scams

 

ShortTerm Assistance Grant (STAG)

If you are a current University of Hertfordshire student struggling to cover essential, day-to-day living expenses  then you may be eligible for the Short-Term Assistance Grant. This awards a non-repayable £250 to assist with the rising living costs. Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. This  grant is open to both Overseas and Home students. Students from partner and consortium colleges are not eligible.

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University Financial Assistance Fund (UFAF)

UFAF is a non-repayable financial award funded by the University to assist home students who find themselves in unexpected financial difficulties.

Students that are considering leaving their course due to unpredictable financial difficulty are encouraged to apply to UFAF.

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Overseas Emergency Financial Aid (OEFA)

The Overseas Emergency Financial Aid (OEFA) fund  is a non-repayable financial award to assist Overseas students who find themselves in financial difficulty. The OEFA is funded by The University of Hertfordshire.

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Blackbullion money management skills

Blackbullion is a financial e-learning tool with the aim to provide you with money management skills for life, this service is offered for free to all UH students.

You will find webinars, pathways, and blogs on topics such as budgeting, saving, and investing. These e-learning tools have been developed to help students gain financial knowledge, skills, and confidence.

Go to  www.blackbullion.com to sign up and begin your journey!

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Financial support events

Pop-up Events

The Student Funding and Financial Support team hold pop-up events across both University campuses. We know that getting to an Ask Herts Hub between lectures isn't always easy, so our aim is to reach out and bring our services to you, to ensure that you are aware where we are and what we offer, and allows our services to be as accessible as possible.

Keep an eye on StudyNet, and our social media accounts for more information.

Information on our social media accounts can be found in the contact cards below. 

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Student funding and financial support appointments

Student Funding and Financial Support also offers appointments to students.

All appointments are on a one-to-one basis and can be made face to face, online via Microsoft Teams or via telephone. You will be able to notify us of your preference via our appointment form which can be found on our Drop-In sessions page. 

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Feedback

Student Funding and Financial Support are looking for feedback on those who received an award this year. 

Please do not use this if you did not receive an award mentioned above.

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Contact Us

Student Funding and Financial Support

Student Finance

Today 10:00 - 15:00
Offering guidance and support to our Student Loans Company (SLC) funded students.
Hutton Hub, College Lane
Today 10.00 - 16:00
Offering financial support to students, such as the Hardship Fund, Blackbullion and Money Management Workshops
Hutton Hub, College Lane