Guild Hardship Fund

You must Complete the Application form – all questions are mandatory to allow us to access your circumstances fairly.

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). Your application will not be considered if additional bank accounts are suspected.

Submit the completed form with the supporting documents.

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

You will be eligible for the Hardship fund if you;

• Are requesting a support for immediate hardship such as food, toiletries or travel to University.
• Can show evidence of limited finances available

The Hardship fund can not be awarded if;

• You require support with larger living costs such as rent, personal debt or tuition fees. Please note awards are small (£200 maximum).
• 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 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.