Managing your money while you're studying at university is not always easy, but we can give you advice to help you budget realistically for your lifestyle and avoid getting in to hardship or debt. We’ve also produced a guide to give you an idea of how much you can expect to spend: How much money will I need to survive?
Contact: Student Support Administrator
If you get into financial difficulty come into Student Support and Accommodation as soon as you can. We provide advice on budgeting and credit control and also have access to hardship funds.
There are two funds:
The University receives money every year from the Scottish Government to assist students who have got into financial difficulty. Money is awarded for help with living costs (not fees) and is paid as a grant. The fund is discretionary. To be eligible you must:
UK full time students can apply for assistance to pay formal registered childcare costs.
The University has set up its own fund to assist international students who get into financial difficulty. Money is awarded for help with living costs (not fees) and is paid as a grant. The fund is discretionary and limited. To be eligible you must:
If you have any questions please email studentsupport@hw.ac.uk
To apply, call into the office for an application form. We are opposite the shop in the Hugh Nisbet Building in Edinburgh and on the 3rd floor of the High Mill on the Scottish Borders Campus.
You can help yourself by coming to Student Support and Accommodation. We can try to help sort out your problems and get you back on track with your studies.
Take a look at our guide to student budgeting and funding possibilities. Get practical advice on planning your finances to get the most out of University.
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