LESS – Living Expenses Support Scheme
You can get more information on the Living Expenses Support Scheme page.
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Cost of Living Assistance Scheme
Applications open on Friday 30 October 2026.
The University has reopened its Cost-of-Living Grant Scheme to provide additional financial support to students experiencing financial difficulties due to the rising cost of living.
If you are facing financial challenges due to rising living costs, limited income, changes in your financial circumstances or unexpected expenses, you may be eligible for additional support through this scheme.
The grant is intended to help students who are struggling to meet essential day-to-day living costs, including rent and accommodation, food, travel, household bills and other essential expenses. It aims to ease financial pressures and help you continue with your studies.
Eligible students experiencing financial difficulties may receive a one-off grant of £350, which does not need to be repaid. The grant can be used towards essential living expenses and accommodation costs, providing short-term financial assistance to help manage increased or unexpected costs.
We recognise that every student's financial circumstances are different. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, we encourage you to apply and explain your current circumstances and how the rising cost of living is affecting you.
Please ensure you submit all required supporting documents with your application so that your circumstances can be assessed and your eligibility determined.
The scheme is open to fully enrolled UK and international undergraduate and postgraduate students, including those studying taught and research programmes.
Before applying, please read the guidance on how to apply for the scheme. Incomplete applications or missing supporting evidence may delay your assessment or result in your application being rejected.
To be eligible for the grant, you must explain how you have been affected by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. You must also upload your accommodation contract or tenancy or mortgage agreement. If you live with your parents, you can upload their accommodation contract.
You must also provide bank statements for all your bank accounts, including savings accounts, covering the two months before the date of your application. Failure to provide these documents will delay your assessment and may result in your application being refused.
Applications will close at 5pm on Monday 31 May 2027. The scheme may close earlier due to a specific budget.
I have some other questions about money and financial support. Who can I contact?
Please contact the Student Centre.