Guild Hardship Fund

You must complete Sections 1-4 of the application form fully. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

1 months, most recent, bank statement must be provided clearly showing transactions and end balance

If you have multiple bank accounts, you must send the most recent full bank statement for each account (screen shots not accepted). Failure to do this may result in your application being rejected

Submit the completed form with the supporting documents.

If you have any questions or need support please email to Guild Advice.

The Guild Hardship Fund cannot be applied for if the financial issue you’re experiencing is;

• Not sudden or unexpected (for example, you were aware at the beginning of the academic year that your income would not cover your living costs)
• You require support with  larger living costs such as rent, personal debt or tuition fees
• You are requesting support for a long term problem(for example, your financial issue will not be resolved with a one-off grant payment and is expected to continue for the foreseeable future) 
• You are unable to evidence through your bank statements that you are suffering from financial hardship
• Asking for income replacement
• You are an external student or on a Leave of Absence
• You are asking for money to support somebody else

Your application will be reviewed by Guild Advice Advisors to confirm your eligibility. If your application is deemed ineligible you will be notified in writing as to the reasons why. All eligible applications will be assessed and where applicable will be presented to our Guild Hardship Fund panel for review.

Each application is considered on its own merits. Not all applications are successful. The team will consider the following when assessing your application:

1. Action you have taken to date to assist yourself;
2. Level of hardship you are in;
3. Evidence provided;
4. Any other relevant information.

The Panel may attach certain conditions or recommendations to any award made.

We are aiming to provide an outcome as soon as possible and you will be notifed by email.