Stay safe from financial scams
Be aware of Student Loan Company scams and other financial support scams.
If you receive unexpected calls, emails or messages asking for personal or financial information, do not share your details. This includes messages claiming to be from Student Finance England or the Student Loans Company.
Always check through official channels to confirm the communication is genuine.
Learn more about Student Loan Company scams
Important:
Do not pay anyone who claims they can secure financial support for you. Requests for payment or personal information are likely to be scams.
- Short Term Assistance Grant (STAG)
- University Financial Assistance Fund (UFAF)
- Overseas Emergency Financial Aid (OEFA)
- Blackbullion money management skills
- Financial support events
- Book a financial support appointment
- Feedback
Short Term Assistance Grant (STAG)
If you are a current University of Hertfordshire student struggling to cover essential day-to-day living costs, you may be eligible for the Short Term Assistance Grant.
- One-off, non-repayable payment of £250
- Available to Home and Overseas students
- Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis
- Not eligible: Students from partner and consortium colleges
University Financial Assistance Fund (UFAF)
The University Financial Assistance Fund supports Home students experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
If you are considering leaving your course due to financial challenges, you are encouraged to apply.
- Non-repayable financial award
- Funded by the University of Hertfordshire
Overseas Emergency Financial Aid (OEFA)
OEFA supports Overseas students who are experiencing financial difficulties.
- Non-repayable financial award
- Funded by the University of Hertfordshire
Blackbullion money management skills
Blackbullion is a free online learning platform available to all Herts students.
It offers practical guidance to help you manage your money, including:
- Budgeting
- Saving
- Investing
You can access webinars, learning pathways and blogs designed to build your confidence with finances.
Go to www.blackbullion.com to sign up and get started.
Financial support events
The Student Funding and Financial Support team runs pop-up events on both campuses.
- These events are designed to make support more accessible if you cannot visit an Ask Herts Hub between lectures.
- Check StudyNet and our social media channels for upcoming events.
- You can find our social media details in the contact cards below.
Book a financial support appointment
You can book a one-to-one appointment with the Student Funding and Financial Support team.
Appointments are available:
- Face-to-face
- Online (Microsoft Teams)
- By telephone
You can select your preferred option when completing the appointment form on the drop-In sessions page.
Feedback
The Student Funding and Financial Support team would like feedback from students who have received an award this year.
Please do not complete this form if you have not received one of the awards listed above.