- Stay safe from financial scams
- What financial support can I get?
- Short Term Assistance Grant (STAG)
- University Financial Assistance Fund (UFAF)
- Overseas Emergency Financial Aid (OEFA)
- Improve your money management skills
- Financial support events
- Book a financial support appointment
- Give feedback
Stay safe from financial scams
Scams targeting students are becoming more common, especially those related to student finance.
If you receive unexpected calls, emails or messages asking for personal or financial information, do not respond or share your details. This includes messages claiming to be from Student Finance England or the Student Loans Company.
Always check communications through official channels.
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
What financial support can I get?
The University offers different types of financial support depending on your situation.
Short Term Assistance Grant (STAG)
You may be able to apply for a Short Term Assistance Grant if you need help with essential day-to-day living costs.
- One-off payment of £250 (you do not need to repay this
- Available to Home and Overseas students
- Applications are assessed individually
You are not eligible if you study at a partner or consortium college
University Financial Assistance Fund (UFAF)
The University Financial Assistance Fund supports Home students experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
If you are thinking about leaving your course because of money concerns, 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
Improve your money management skills
Blackbullion is a free online platform available to all Herts students to help you manage your money.
You can learn:
- How to budget and track your spending
- Ways to save money
- The basics of investing
You can also access webinars, learning pathways and practical tools.
Go to www.blackbullion.com to 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
If you need personalised advice, you can speak to the Student Funding and Financial Support team.
Appointments are available:
- Face-to-face
- Online (Microsoft Teams)
- By telephone
Book your appointment using the form on the drop-in sessions page.
Give Feedback
The Student Funding and Financial Support team would like feedback from students who have received financial support this year.
Only complete the form if you have received one of the awards listed on this page.