Hardship Fund

The University provides a Hardship Fund to support students to cover essential costs that could not be planned for. Hardship Funds are one of the ways in which we support our students along with our Bangor Bursaries, short term loans and crisis grants.

To make sure we distribute the funds fairly, we require students to complete an application process that assess your individual circumstances in the form of a means test. We can help you to complete the form as well as provide short term loans or crisis grants whilst the application is being processes if that is needed.

How to apply

The fund is available to registered Bangor University students – undergraduate or postgraduates whether you are from the UK or an International student studying full or part-time courses.

Students may apply at any time during the academic year by contacting: moneysupport@bangor.ac.uk (phone: 01248 38 3637)

Our advisers will discuss your individual situation and make sure that an application to the hardship fund is the right option for you. Before you apply, we can help you to make sure you are accessing your full student finance and any Bangor bursaries entitlements, and identify ways to reduce your outgoings and manage your budget.

Your application will be means-tested, so it is essential that you work with us to provide clear and accurate details of all your income and ongoing financial commitments. We will help you to complete the form thoroughly so you can provide all the necessary evidence required to enable us to accurately assess your application.

Remember there are other ways we can help including short term loans, crisis grants and money advice, so be sure to get in touch if you are concerned about finances. Email: moneysupport@bangor.ac.uk

Terms and conditions

We aim to process, discuss and inform students of any award within 7 working days of receiving a completed application to the Money Support Unit or the International Student Support Office.

Awards are dependent on a student being registered and in attendance on a course here in Bangor University.

Awards are paid via BACS into the student’s bank account.

Students will be notified of all decisions via email.

Applications are seen only by the Money Support Unit staff and the International Student Support Office. In some cases, it may be necessary for additional supporting information to be sought from other University staff in order for a decision to be reached, in which case we will seek the student's permission beforehand.

GDPR: Student Services follows University policy in matters of data protection. Personal and special category data will be used solely in the Unit for statistical purposes and electronic records keeping. This data will not be passed to any other third party without your consent, except when the University is required to do so by law.

All applicants have the right to appeal if they are not entirely satisfied with the outcome of their application. However, appeals will only be considered where there is further evidence of a student’s personal circumstances.

Students may seek a review in the first instance and should make an appointment with the Student Adviser in the Money Support Unit or the Head of International Student Support to discuss further evidence.

Advice and support is available for your money concerns. You can contact: moneysupport@bangor.ac.uk (phone: 01248 383637)