Other funds available from YSJ
At some point during your studies, you may find
yourself feeling the pinch! If you begin to have difficulties
paying the rent, bills, or having enough money to fund your next
meal, please do not hesitate to contact the Student Funding advice
Team or Welfare Teams for advice on budgeting, managing debts or
for information about financial help from University funds.
Access to Learning Fund (ALF)
The Government provides Higher Education institutions with ALF
to provide discretionary financial help for both full and part-time
undergraduate and postgraduate UK students.
The Fund can help alleviate unexpected financial
hardship and students who may be considering leaving higher
education because of financial problems are particularly encouraged
to apply. Students should be aware that ALF is intended to act as a
safety net for those in financial difficulty rather than their main
source of income.
Regrettably we cannot meet every
application we receive and we cannot always meet all of the costs
that you might apply for. Any awards made are non
repayable.
Information on eligibility
Please
note: Many students begin completing the form not
realising exactly what questions will be asked and what information
they may need to have to hand. To ensure you have everything
you will need to complete your application, why not download the
list of questions you will be asked to ensure you have everything
you need before beginning the application process below?
Download the questions you will be asked
Apply online now
Download
the Access to Learning Fund Guidance for further
information
YSJ Hardship Fund
This is a YSJ Fund designed to support
international and EU students who are not eligible to apply for the
Access to Learning Fund. Any awards made are based on the
student finding themselves in extreme unforseen financial
circumstances.
Information on eligibility
Apply online now
Stanley Watkin Fund
The Stanley Watkin Fund is available for
individual students to pursue extracurricular sporting activities
and development which includes:
- Coaching
- Travel Costs
- Participation fees
- Kit and Equipment
Maximum award: £100
Please note: this fund does
not automatically cover BUCS match fees or Sports Clubs and
Societies costs. Applications are available from the Student
Advice Desk in Holgate.
Download the application
form and return to Student Advice Team Desk in Holgate.
The Food Bank
The 'Food Bank' is open to all students who find themselves in
financial difficulty for a short period of time. The Foodbank is
made up of donations of basic food necessities and toiletries to
help support students facing difficulty through a short period of
time. If you would like more information about the Foodbank, please
contact the Student Funding Advice Team.
Debt Management
Having problems with creditors? Not able
to pay the rent? For more help and information on managing
Debt please contact the Student Advice Team on T:01904 876477 or E:
studentadviceteam@yorksj.ac.uk