⚠️Be aware of Student Loan Company scams.
If you get unexpected calls or messages asking for personal information, don’t share anything. This is especially important for anything claiming to be from Student Finance England or the Student Loans Company. Always check through official channels to make sure the communication is genuine. Stay informed and protect your personal details. Learn more about Student Loan Company scams
Short Term 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.
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.
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.
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 Herts 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!
Financial support events
- The Student Funding and Financial Support team runs pop‑up events on both campuses.
- These events make it easier for you to access support if you can’t get to an Ask Herts Hub between lectures.
- Check StudyNet and our social media for upcoming event dates.
- You can find our social media details in the contact cards below.
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.
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.