Did you know your KentOne (student ID) card is also a cashless payment card? Simply top it up online (or get a generous family member or friend to do it!) and you can use the credit to purchase items across both Canterbury and Medway campuses.

Even better when using your KentOne card credit to pay in loads of cafés, bars and bistros, you’ll enjoy a 10% discount on your purchase!

Find out more about the KentOne card, including how easy it is to top up and other FAQs here.

Where can I get my 10% discount?

Create (Marlowe Building) – centrally located near the library and ideal for grabbing coffee or a snack on the go
Dolche Vita (Keynes College) – home to the infamous katsu curry and other fusion favourites.
Hut 8 (Turing College) – let’s just say delicious handmade pizzas mmmmm…
K-Bar (Keynes College) – our most popular bar on campus, sports screens and pool tables too.
Mungo’s (Eliot College) – American diner style food and infamous freak shakes!
Origins (Darwin College) – all the smokey BBQ goodness you could wish for plus being home to firm favourite Ruby Tuesdays nights.
Pavilion Café Bar – take in a drink with a view over the sports pitches below.
Rutherford Dining Hall and Bag It – its traditional cafeteria vibe gives way to great value tasty food or custom ordered sandwiches.
Sibson Café – healthy balanced dishes available on weekly updated menu.
Sports Café – perfect for that post work-out snack, protein shakes or smoothies.
The Street Kitchen (The Plaza) – tasty food inspired from dishes around the world with its weekly menu, all under £5!
Galvanising Shop Café (Medway) – ideal for grabbing coffee while at Chatham Historic Dockyard
No1 (Medway) – great value breakfast and lunch options.

Where else can I use my KentOne card as a payment method?

Gulbenkian Café – our hot and cold food from locally sourced producers, plus delicious treats for you to take into the cinema.
The Deep End (Medway) – an international menu, as well as tasty ‘Dive in’ burgers and focaccia-based pizzas.
Co-Op (The Plaza) – stocks fresh and frozen produce, basic household supplies, toiletries and stationery.
Blackwell’s Bookshop – offers a range of text books and fiction, cards, stationery and more.
Templeman Library – use your card in the library to buy print credits.
University of Kent Design and Print Office – handy on campus service for all your printing needs.

Scholarships

There are many scholarships available for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Some scholarships are specific to your course, location and fee status (UK, European or overseas). Read the scholarship information carefully so you only apply for scholarships where you meet the eligibility criteria.

How to apply for scholarships

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.

All new full-time students will be automatically assessed for the KFSP, however, you may need to make a separate application.  Students who do not receive a letter by mid-November confirming their eligibility for the KFSP should contact the Financial Aid Office.

New part-time students starting in the academic year 2019/20 may be eligible for a pro rata cash bursary in each year of study as part of the KFSP. Part-time students will need to make an application.

Further information on KFSP

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.

Further information on ALF

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.

Further information on EFS

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.

Further information on IHF

Financial support for care leavers

Students eligible for the Kent Care Leavers Pack will receive a one-off cash bursary of £600 towards the cost of starting at university and one-off payment of £100 towards graduation costs for students who attend their graduation ceremony.

They are also guaranteed access to accommodation for the duration of their course, including the summer vacation, subject to remaining in good financial standing with the University.

Further information on the Care Leavers Pack

Financial support for estranged students

Students eligible for the Kent Estranged Student Pack will receive a one-off cash bursary of £600 towards the cost of starting at university and one-off payment of £100 towards graduation costs for students who attend their graduation ceremony.

They are also guaranteed access to accommodation for the duration of their course, including the summer vacation, subject to remaining in good financial standing with the University.

This financial support is for students who are irreconcilably estranged from their parents.

Further information on the Estranged Student Pack

Financial support for student carers

Students eligible for the Young Adult Carer Pack will receive a one-off cash bursary of £600 towards the cost of starting at university and one-off payment of £100 towards graduation costs for students who attend their graduation ceremony.

This financial support is for young carers who can provide evidence of caring responsibilities.

Further information on the Young Adult Carer Pack

Financial support for young independent students

Students eligible for the Kent Young Independent Student Pack will receive a one-off cash bursary of £600 towards the cost of starting at university and one-off payment of £100 towards graduation costs for students who attend their graduation ceremony.

They are also guaranteed access to accommodation for the duration of their course, including the summer vacation, subject to remaining in good financial standing with the University.

This financial support is for young independent students who have been in receipt of income support while in full-time education prior to starting at Kent.

Further information on the Young Independent Student Pack

Financial support for ‘homeless’ students

Students eligible for the Kent Foyer and ‘Homeless’ Student Package will receive a one-off cash bursary of £600 towards the cost of starting at university and one-off payment of £100 towards graduation costs for students who attend their graduation ceremony.

They are also guaranteed access to accommodation for the duration of their course, including the summer vacation, subject to remaining in good financial standing with the University.

This financial support is for students who were living in a Foyer (hostels and other emergency housing options) or were ‘homeless’ before attending the University.

The Kent Foyer Bursary is specifically to help Foyer and ‘homeless’ students to meet their accommodation costs during the long vacation (up to £1,500).

Further information on the Kent Foyer and ‘Homeless’ Student Package

Need more help?

For more advice on scholarships, email scholarships@kent.ac.uk or call 01227 768896.

If you need more help on your funding and financial support options, email financialaid@kent.ac.uk or call 01227 823851/824876/823488.

Even the most elite and successful athletes had to start as a beginner. Some were born with natural ability, but the majority had to train – hard – to get where they are today.

Though your goal may not be to become the next Serena Williams or Mo Farah, sometimes just taking that first step into a gym can be intimidating. Rest assured, you’re in good hands with Kent Sport. Not only are our Fitness Instructors itching to help you, but they are fully-qualified and want all members to succeed in their fitness journeys.

Make it a habit
Experts say it takes 21-days to build a habit, so give yourself three weeks of physical activity to help you settle in. Once you’ve formed a long-lasting habit, you’ll notice something’s missing from your normal routine – the perfect motivator to keep you moving.

Mix it up
It’s easy to stick to what you know. As time goes on, your body gets used to the movements and no longer reaps the benefits from your workout. A routine is important, but not as important as taking steps to work harder and smarter. Do you always use the cable machines when you come in? Try free-weights and add that extra bit to your strength training. Perhaps you go for long runs on the treadmill? Mix it up with interval training by adding short sprints.

Have fun
This is by far the most important tip. If you’re not enjoying what you’re doing, it won’t be sustainable. Grab some friends or make new ones – having someone who holds you accountable not only helps your progress but makes working out more fun.

Our dedicated fitness team is on-hand for advice to help you get your best workout. We also provide consultations to give you the knowledge you need to succeed. We offer:

• Fitness consultations
• Fitness assessments
• Exercise programs
• Personal training
• Nutritional consultations

To book a health or fitness appointment, please email sportsenquiries@kent.ac.uk or call 01227 823 623.

Ready to become a member? Kent Sport’s new student membership options for 2019/20 are now available to buy online or at the Sports Centre and The Pavilion receptions. For more information about our membership benefits, visit our sports page. 

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