Support for current Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students

Student finance

The Money Advice team can offer you support on applying for student finance including 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 can be an issue and may be prohibited for religious reasons. 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. Our Money Advice Team can also offer information relating to alternative sources of financing and funding. Take a look at our Money Advice web pages to find out what further support is available.

The Money Advice Team

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

Contact the team at [email protected].

The Student Support Fund and Student Opportunity Fund

The Student Support Fund provides non-repayable discretionary awards and emergency support to assist students in financial difficulty, who might otherwise be at risk of leaving their courses because of financial hardship. Find out more information about the Student Support Fund.

On-course undergraduate and PGCE students can apply for up to £2,000 from the Student Opportunity Fund, in order to support a career-enhancing project, initiative or opportunity that will enrich their student experience and enhance their employability and transferable skills. Find our more about the Student Opportunity Fund.

You might be looking to come live on campus. Every room in our student accommodation is designed with you in mind. Whether you’re conscious of price or looking for a homely space to kick back with friends. Our halls of residence have the essentials to get you settled in. When you apply for accommodation on campus you can use our self-assign service to select a room that suits you. You might prefer same-sex accommodation or quiet halls.

Find out more about our accommodation or get in touch with the accommodation team for more information.

Get involved in a society or sports club. There’s practically a society for every interest. It’s a great way to meet others and make new friends whilst you’re here.

There are also many societies which are reflective of the different faiths on campus, such as the Islamic Society, Christian Union, Pagan and Spiritual Society and PENSA Liverpool. For information about upcoming events and how to join societies and get involved on campus, check out the Edge Hill Students’ Union website.

For one stop shop of all of the activities and events on campus, visit the Student Life portal.

Our Student Advisory Panels offer paid opportunities for students to discuss their experiences with others from similar backgrounds and help inform the design and delivery of a wide range of university services and activities.

We currently have five different advisory panels in operation including one for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students. To find out more or to get involved contact the Widening Access and Participation team at [email protected].

Would you like to work with prospective EHU students, informing them about student life at Edge Hill? The Student Recruitment and Marketing department offer paid opportunities and training for students to support University wide events such as Open Days, as well as schools, colleges and other institutions visiting campus for the day. We offer guaranteed interviews in the application process to students who meet our widening participation criteria, 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 at [email protected].