Higher Education Support Fund

Financial support when you need it most

University Centre South Essex appreciates there are times when students are faced with unexpected financial difficulties and we can offer assistance via our student success funds.

If students experience unexpected financial hardship they are able to apply for the various support funds we offer:

Late funding loan

If there's a delay in receiving your Student Finance payment, you can apply for a short-term loan to help bridge the gap. The loan is fully repayable once your Student Finance has been received. This is a loan and available from October. 

Student Financial Support Fund

If you're experiencing serious financial hardship and have already explored all available sources of income and support, this fund may be able to help. It's designed for students whose financial circumstances could put their continued participation in their course at risk. This loan is available from November and is non-repayable. 

Unexpected crisis and expense fund

If you're affected by a one-off financial emergency, you may be eligible for support through this fund. It can help with unexpected situations such as IT equipment failure, appliance breakdowns, domestic emergencies or redundancy.  This loan is available from November and is non-repayable.

If you're concerned about your finances, we encourage you to get in touch and explore the support available. Our team is here to help you find the right assistance for your circumstances.

All of the funds are administered through our platform “PayMyStudent”. Details and guidance documents can be found on our VLE Canvas page: Funding and Finance: HE Student Support