Cost of Living
Cost of living support
The UK is currently undergoing significantly increased cost of living expenses, and Heriot-Watt is acutely aware of the impact rising bills will have on student life. We are here to help.
We are working in partnership with the Student Union to help you thrive during your time here. We have a range of resources to assist you in your studies, as well as information on how the University and Student Union can support you with advice and funding.
Student Wellbeing Services
Student Wellbeing Services offer practical advice and support on all kinds of issues including settling into university life, disability, counselling and mental health support. They can also help if you get into difficulties by providing advice and guidance to make sure you get the most out of your time at Heriot-Watt.
The Advice Hub
The Student Union runs the Advice Hub, an independent service where you can get support and advice on anything relating to academic or personal issues. All information shared with the The Advice Hub is confidential and is not shared within the Student Union or with the University.
The Advice Hub has a helpful guide to money and financial support that you can find here.
Chaplaincy
The Chaplaincy is open between 09.00 and 17.00, and 16.00 on a Friday. The Chaplaincy is open to everyone of any religion and to those without religious. The Chaplaincy is sometimes able to help with students struggling financially, as well as being able to offer more general advice and support.