Data Protection statement

The information and evidence requested in this form is needed to enable the Student Money team to assess your eligibility for financial assistance from the Student Money Funds. Where financial assistance is paid, applicants will not have the right to request erasure of their data for the duration of the retention period. The University is required to retain financial records for six years following the end of the academic year in which the application was made to meet its statutory, regulatory and audit requirements. 

Please read the Student Services privacy notice for more information about how we use your data.

Care Leaver Bursary

Please note:

  • If your application is successful, your eligibility for the Care Leaver Bursary will be confirmed for the duration of the course (including any placement/sandwich/repeat years of study). However, Student Money reserves the right to withdraw it in extreme circumstances (such as disciplinary action). You will be notified in writing in the unlikely event that this occurs.
  • You will not need to apply to get the Bursary in future years of your course but you will need to ensure your bank details are up-to-date.
  • A check will be carried out prior to each payment to ensure you are still in attendance on your course.
  • If your personal circumstances change, your eligibility for the award will be reassessed.
  • You will not receive the award during any period of interrupted study.
  • If you transfer to another course or if you change mode of attendance (e.g. from full-time to part-time), your eligibility for the award will be reassessed.
  • If you withdraw from the course your award will cease.
  • If you would like the award paid into a different account you should update your bank account details on your Student View at least two weeks before the payment is scheduled.

Stand Alone Bursary

Please note:

  • If your application is successful, your eligibility for the Stand Alone Bursary will be confirmed for the duration of the academic year. You will need to re-apply in future years of your course and your eligibility will depend on your circumstances at the start of each academic year (including placement/sandwich/repeat years of study). However, Student Money reserves the right to withdraw it in extreme circumstances (such as disciplinary action). You will be notified in writing in the unlikely event that this occurs.
  • A check will be carried out prior to each payment to ensure you are still in attendance on your course.
  • If your personal circumstances change, your eligibility for the award will be reassessed.
  • You will not receive the award during any period of interrupted study.
  • If you transfer to another course or if you change mode of attendance (e.g. from full-time to part-time), your eligibility for the award will be reassessed.
  • If you withdraw from the course your award will cease.
  • If you would like the award paid into a different account you should update your bank account details on your Student View at least two weeks before the payment is scheduled.

Young Carer Bursary

Please note:

  • If your application is successful, your eligibility for the Young Carer Bursary will be confirmed for the duration of the academic year. You will need to re-apply in future years of your course and your eligibility will depend on your circumstances at the start of each academic year (including placement/sandwich/repeat years of study). However, Student Money reserves the right to withdraw it in extreme circumstances (such as disciplinary action). You will be notified in writing in the unlikely event that this occurs.
  • A check will be carried out prior to each payment to ensure you are still in attendance on your course.
  • If your personal circumstances change, your eligibility for the award will be reassessed.
  • You will not receive the award during any period of interrupted study.
  • If you transfer to another course or if you change mode of attendance (e.g. from full-time to part-time), your eligibility for the award will be reassessed.
  • If you withdraw from the course your award will cease.
  • If you would like the award paid into a different account you should update your bank account details on your Student View at least two weeks before the payment is scheduled.