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Fees and Funding

Additional support

Support from external grants, trusts or charities or through other funding. You may also be eligible for extra funding if you are an unpaid carer. Some students may also be able to claim state benefits while studying.

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Additional Support

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Grants, Trusts or Charities

Grants, Trusts, and Charities can be a great source of funding. All will have their own individual criteria, eligibility and methods of application. Many can award partial funding for your studies.

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State Benefits and Universal Credit

Most full-time students will not be eligible to claim benefits, particularly those that rely on a means-test. However, some students may be entitled to apply for state benefits or Universal Credit, depending upon their income and circumstances. Some student funding will be taken into consideration when being assessed for benefits.

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Support For Carers

The University is keen to offer support to student carers, including providing a Bursary from its Student Support Fund to help those who are in need of financial support, as it is recognised that caring often has financial implications (such as less availability for paid work and increased travel costs).

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Support for Care Leavers

In addition to the support offered through your funding body, USW is committed to providing support for students from care and those leaving care who want to go on to higher education. If you're not quite sure if you qualify as a Care Leaver, please contact us.

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Support for Estranged Students

In addition to the support offered through your funding body, the University of South Wales is committed to providing support for students who are estranged from their parents or become estranged during their studies.

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Contact Us

We have a dedicated team of Student Money and Support Advisers who can give you practical advice on financial entitlement, sourcing additional income and managing your money

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