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Financial support

Money worries can make studying harder. Whether you’re planning your finances before university or need support while you study, our team can help you understand your options.

Financial Support

Financial advice and support

Our Student Financial Guidance team can help with:

  • budgeting and managing your money
  • student finance, loans and grants
  • scholarships and bursaries
  • applying for financial support
  • understanding what other funding may be available to you.

You can contact the team before you apply to university as well as during your studies. The service is free, confidential and impartial.

Email: studentfinancialsupport-london@sunderland.ac.uk
Call: 020 7531 7333

Scholarships and bursaries

You may be eligible for financial support from the University through one of our scholarships or bursaries.

Unlike a student loan, this funding does not normally need to be repaid.

Explore scholarships and bursaries

Are you experiencing financial hardship?

If your financial circumstances change unexpectedly while you’re studying, you may be eligible for help through the Student Support Fund.

The fund provides discretionary, non-repayable support towards eligible unforeseen costs. It is not intended to replace your main source of funding or cover tuition fees, debt owed to the University, or visa and immigration costs.

If you’re unsure whether you may be eligible, contact the Student Financial Guidance team.

Email: studentfinancialsupport-london@sunderland.ac.uk

Other funding

Depending on your circumstances and course, you may also be eligible for government or external funding.

Managing the cost of student life

Planning your budget before you start university can help you understand what you’ll need for accommodation, travel, food and everyday expenses.

Our cost of living guide gives you an idea of typical costs and ways to plan your spending.

Explore the cost of living in London

Student discounts

Your student status can also give you access to discounts on travel, food, shopping, technology and entertainment.

Popular student discount services include: