Discretionary Fund
UK students who are experiencing financial difficulty may be eligible for additional funds from the Discretionary Fund.
Awarding Body
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Dependent on individual circumstancesDeadline
13 June 2025Overview
Funds are not yet available as we are waiting on further information and budgets from the Scottish Government. We will open applications as soon as possible. Keep an eye on this webpage for updates.
The Discretionary Fund is available for students in financial hardship at the time of making application.
The fund makes awards in the form of a grant which does not need to be repaid.
Awards are intended to assist students with basic living expenses, study-related costs and travel to and from university. Funds cannot be used for the payment of tuition fees.
Eligibility
Eligible Countries of Residence
- England
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
Eligible Courses
Course Level
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
Mode of Attendance
- Full Time
- Part Time
Mode of Study
- On Campus
- Online Learning
Subject Area
- All Subjects
Other Requirements
To be eligible students must:
- be from Scotland, England, Wales or Northern Ireland
- be registered and attending an eligible course
- have taken out their full entitlement to a student loan
- have exhausted all other possible sources of funding available to them
- be able to prove they are in financial difficulty
EU and international students are not eligible to apply to this fund.
How to Apply
Application forms and all supporting documentation must be uploaded to .
Closing date for applications for session 2024-25 is Wednesday 13 June 2025. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Applications can take up to 4-6 weeks to be considered.
Interview
Students may be asked to attend a short interview to discuss their situation.
Student Finance Appeals
The Student Financial Appeals Procedure relates to appeals against financial awards made by the University's Student Finance Team including, but not limited to, the Discretionary Fund, Childcare Fund and Financial Support.