Funding and Money Advice
Information for 'home' (UK) EU and 'EEA migrant workers' status students
At first glance, student finance can appear to be a complicated subject. The information provided on these pages aims to answer queries about what funding is available to students and how to apply for it.
*** Important Financial Advice for New Full-time UK Students ***
If you are a new or prospective student, we recommend you look at the following document which contains advice on the timing of loan and grant payments when you start at university and how much money you might need to bring with you whilst you wait for your student funding to be paid. Finance Information Handout for New Students 2011/12
| Student Funding links |
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| Undergraduate Funding – Loans, Grants & Bursaries – sources of government & university funding available for full-time Home & EU undergraduate students. |
| Postgraduate Funding – how postgraduate students fund their study. |
| PGCE Funding – additional financial help for PGCE students. |
| Part-time students – funding available for part-time undergraduate students. |
| Social Work Bursaries – The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) offers Social Work Bursaries to students who meet their eligibility criteria and who are studying on an approved Social Work course. |
| Access to Learning Fund and AFSS – means tested assistance from the Access to Learning Fund & Additional Fee Support Scheme (for part-time students). |
| Emergency Loans – short-term crisis loans. |
| Kathleen Flaskett Travel Award & other specialist funds – depending on your course and circumstances you may be eligible for funding from other sources. |
| Budgeting & the cost of living – managing your finances and assessing the level of costs whilst at University. |
| Useful websites – other sources of online information on student finance. |
| Student Support Services |
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The Student Money Advice Service can help provide support and sources of financial assistance to students who are experiencing financial hardship. Visit the Student Support Services for more information |
Contact the Student Money Advice Service
To contact the Student Money Advice Service, or to arrange to see a Student Money Adviser at the University of Chichester, please see the information below:
| Chichester Campus (Bishop Otter) |
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Karena Smale is the Student Money Adviser on the Chichester Campus (Bishop Otter) Opening times* : Every morning from 9.30am to 12noon. |
| Bognor Regis Campus |
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Alexia Gibbs is the Student Money Adviser on the Bognor Regis Campus. Opening times:* Monday & Tuesday: 10am - 5pm / Thursday or Friday : 2.30pm - 5pm. (Please call to check most up to date times or book an appointment). |
* Please note: Due to limited staffing over the summer and other holiday periods, hours may vary during these times. Please call/email for details of opening times during these periods, or refer to the updated hours posted outside the Student Money Advice Service offices.