- Student Support Fund
- Scholarships, grants and discounts
- Get student discounts
- Food and healthcare costs
- Save money on travel
- Help with living costs and household bills
- Borrow a laptop
- Budgeting tools and financial support
Student Support Fund
The Short-Term Assistance Grant (STAG) and Overseas Emergency Fund (OEFA) have been replaced by the Student Support Fund for the 2026/27 academic year.
More information about the Student Support Fund will be added when confirmed.
Scholarships, grants and discounts
Find scholarships, grants and financial support
There are scholarships, grants, bursaries and other financial support you may be eligible for.
- Search for scholarships and grants through The Scholarship Hub.
- Find out about scholarships available at Herts.
- Turn2Us provides information about grants, welfare benefits and other financial support.
- Check the financial awards available through Herts.
Get student discounts
You may be able to save money on food, clothes, travel and other costs with:
Food and healthcare costs
Save money on food
- Save the Student has tips for saving money on food shopping.
- The British Dietetic Association has advice about eating healthily on a budget.
If you are thinking about using a food bank, such as the Trussell Trust, contact the Student Funding and Financial Support team, at financial-support@herts.ac.uk, Student Wellbeing or the Herts SU Advice and Support Centre. They may be able to support you.
Get help with healthcare costs
You may be eligible for the NHS Low Income Scheme, which can help with costs including prescriptions, eye tests, dental treatment and travel to appointments.
You can also find help with healthcare costs through the NHS.
Talk to someone
If you're worried about money or need advice:
- book a Student Funding and Financial Support drop-in session
- contact Student Wellbeing
- access the 24/7 PAM Wellness counselling helpline.
Save money on travel
Bus travel
- Uno buses run across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and into London. Students get discounted travel, and the campus shuttle bus is free with your student ID.
Train travel
- Check National Rail railcards for available discounts, including 16-25, 26-30 and Disabled Persons Railcards.
Coach travel
- The National Express 16-26 Coachcard offers a third off fares.
Help with living costs and household bills
Council tax
Full-time students living alone or only with other students do not need to pay council tax.
You can request a council tax exemption letter from the University to provide to your local council.
If you live with someone who isn't a student, check who has to pay council tax.
You can also check the Government's cost of living support to find out what help you may be eligible for.
If you live locally, you can also check support available from Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council.
If you're unsure what support is available, contact the Student Funding and Financial Support team.
Save money on utility bills
Support and advice may be available from energy providers and other organisations:
If you live in University campus accommodation, bills are included in the price.
Borrow a laptop
You can borrow a Chromebook free from a Learning Resources Centre for use on campus.
- 4-hour and 12-hour loans are available.
- Laptop loan lockers are on the ground and first floors of both Learning Resources Centres.
- You do not need to book. Laptops are available on a first come, first-served basis.
Find out more about free LRC services and resources that can help you save money.
Budgeting tools and financial support
Use the Blackbullion e-learning platform for free financial education and budgeting tools.
If you're struggling with money or are unsure what support you can access, find out about financial support at Herts.