If you are struggling financially and need assistance to get through your Summer term, you might be eligible for additional funding. The University has a variety of support packages specific to your course, location and fee status.
Kent Financial Support Package
The Kent Financial Support Package (KFSP) 2019 is a financial support package of £4,500 for eligible undergraduate students across three stages of full-time study. Eligible students studying a full time four year undergraduate programme with a sandwich year or an integrated Masters year will receive a further cash bursary of £1,500.
New part-time students may be eligible for a pro rata cash bursary in each year of study as part of the KFSP.
Kent Emergency Student Loan
The Kent Emergency Student Loan (KESL) is a loan from the University of up to £240 to help with immediate essential living costs, such as rent, food and travel. This is available to all undergraduate and postgraduate, Home, EU or International, full time or part time students. The loan will need to be paid back.
Access to Learning Fund
The Access to Learning Fund (ALF) provides financial assistance to UK students so they can access and remain in Higher Education, particularly those students who need financial help to meet extra costs that cannot be met from other sources of support. The amount will depend on your circumstances and how many applications the fund receives.
European Financial Support
The European Financial Support (EFS) fund can provide up to £500 financial support per year to full time non-UK students eligible to pay tuition fees at the ‘EU’ rate experiencing emergency situations or those experiencing a financial deficit over the academic year. The EFS cannot be used for paying tuition fees.
International Hardship Fund
The International Hardship Fund (IHF) can provide emergency financial assistance to all full time non-UK students eligible to pay tuition fees at the ‘overseas’ rate. The IHF cannot be used for paying tuition fees.