Student finance

The Money Advice team can offer you support on applying for student finance including with information on how to apply, submitting evidence as part of your application, and other frequently asked questions.

Alternative finance

For many of our students who follow a religious faith, taking out a student loan and paying the required inflation-based interest may be prohibited. Although the UK Government has declared a decision to work towards an alternative Sharia-compliant finance for students, no product details have been made available as yet. Therefore, we would recommend contacting your local religious leader in the first instance to discuss your options.

Money Advice team

The Money Advice team offer guidance on all money-related matters including student funding, personal finances and the Student Support Fund. They offer virtual and telephone appointments, which can be booked 72 hours in advance.

The Student Support Fund and Student Opportunity Fund

The Student Support Fund provides non-repayable awards and emergency support to assist students in financial difficulty, who might otherwise be at risk of leaving their course.

On-course undergraduate, postgraduate taught, PGCE or MRes students can also apply for up to £2,000 from the Student Opportunity Fund, in order to support a career-enhancing project, initiative or opportunity.

There’s plenty of affordable accommodation options on offer to suit all budgets and preferences. During your application to live on campus, you can use our self-select service to pick a room that is best for you. For example, you may choose to live in same-sex halls or quiet halls.

If you have any queries regarding accommodation or are in need of further support, please get in touch with our Accommodation team who will be happy to assist.

The Careers team can help you to develop your employability by offering opportunities to learn, gain transferable skills, and acquire relevant work experience. You can use our services from your first year and for three years after you graduate.

Students who identify as being part of a Widening Access and Participation group, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students have exclusive access to ‘Get Ahead’ appointments. In these appointments you can:

• discuss additional career topics that may concern you
• get the support that you need to reach your goals
• practice writing your CV
• access support in making job applications.

‘Get Ahead’ appointments are 30 minutes long and will be with your dedicated Employment Adviser.

If you have any questions regarding career prospects, part-time work, or are in need of further support, please get in touch with our Career team, who will be happy to help.

You may wish to access the Faith and Community support available on campus, including the fully accessible Faith and Reflection room which can be utilised by staff and students of all faiths. If you’re studying at our St James campus in Manchester, we also have the St James’ Prayer and Quiet Room available for use.

We have a full Chaplaincy Service staffed by religious leaders of many faiths including Islam, Christianity and Judaism. Students of all faiths can meet with the Chaplains who will offer an understanding ear and somebody to talk to, free from any judgement or pressure.

There are also a range of religious and cultural societies that you can get involved with whether you practice a faith or not. Our societies are also a great way for you to meet like-minded people and explore your interests while at university.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the team, who will be happy to assist.

We run a bespoke Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Student Advisory Panel to give current students the chance to work with us and develop our community. The panel meets twice a month for two hours to review university-wide initiatives and ensure they remain inclusive to the needs of everyone.

Students who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic will get the chance to share lived experiences during the panels and help better the future of the University.

To find out more or to get involved, please contact the Widening Access and Participation team who will be happy to help you.

The Student Recruitment and Marketing department offer paid opportunities and training for students to support university-wide events such as open days and offer holder days.

We offer guaranteed interviews in the application process to students who identify as one of our Widening Access and Participation groups, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students.

If you’re interested and would like more information, you can get in touch with the Education Liaison Team, who will be happy to assist.