- What is a sponsored student?
- How to confirm your sponsorship
- What happens if my sponsor is late?
- Important information
- International students
- Need help?
What is a sponsored student?
You are a sponsored student if your tuition fees are paid directly to the University by:
- Your employer
- A government or embassy
- An official organisation
A family member, friend, or personal loan is not classed as sponsorship.
How to confirm your sponsorship
1. Get proof from your sponsor
Your sponsor must provide one of the following:
- A completed sponsorship agreement form, or
- A sponsorship letter on official letterheaded paper
The letter must include:
- Your full name
- Your student ID (if available)
- The amount they will pay
- Who should be invoiced
- Contact details
2. Submit at enrolment
You should submit your sponsorship confirmation when you enrol.
3. Meet the 14-day deadline
If you do not submit your sponsorship at enrolment, you must:
- Provide it within 14 days of enrolling, or
- Pay your tuition fees yourself under the University’s 30-day payment terms
Sponsors must pay the full amount in one payment. Instalments are not allowed.
What happens if my sponsor is late?
If your sponsorship confirmation is not received within 14 days:
- You will become responsible for your tuition fees
- Standard payment deadlines will apply
Contact the Sponsored Student Team as soon as possible if you are unsure.
Important Information
- Sponsored students are not eligible for the Graduate Scholarship.
- A family member or personal loan does not count as official sponsorship.
- Sponsors must pay the full amount in one payment (no instalments).
International Students
If your sponsor is:
- A government
- An embassy
- An international employer
Make sure they understand:
- Payment must follow University invoicing processes
- Instalments are not accepted
- Confirmation must be received within 14 days of enrolment
Need help?
Email: sponsored-student@herts.ac.uk
Include:
- Your full name
- Student ID
- Course name
- Sponsor name
This helps us respond faster.