If you find yourself in a financially precarious position this summer, the University's 'Summer Fund' is a means-tested service available to students who need financial assistance. Our Advisors have put together a brief overview of the Summer Fund, including the eligibility criteria and who to contact for financial advice.
If you find yourself in a financially precarious position this summer, the University's 'Summer Fund' is a means-tested service available to students who need financial assistance. Our Advisors have put together a brief overview of the Summer Fund, including the eligibility criteria and who to contact for financial advice.
Need Financial Support this Summer?
You may or may not be aware that Study Support Grant applications are now closed for undergraduate students until 1 September 2023.
However, if you are a continuing undergraduate student and have found yourself in financial difficulty during the holiday period, you can apply for the Summer Fund if you meet the following criteria:
- You are unable to return home and or live with family over the summer
- You are unable to work over the summer due to a health condition
- You have an academic commitment taking place during the summer vacation period
- You have other exceptional circumstances
Summer fund applications can be made via this application form.
Things to note!
- Applications for financial support must be received no later than four weeks before your official course end date
- The assessment of your financial need will not take into account your tuition fees
- Postgraduate study support grant applications are still being processed throughout the summer.
For further information contact moneymatters@rhul.ac.uk.
If you need advice on your council tax bill, avoiding unfair deposit deductions, or general budgeting and financial advice during the summer, our advisors at the Advice Centre are housing experts and can provide a listening ear whilst offering general and specialist advice.
Further support
Our Advice Centre is a free, independent, and confidential service for all students here at Royal Holloway. Our friendly, experienced, and professional staff will provide a listening ear and offer general and specialist advice. We’re here to support you with a whole range of issues, big and small, and if we’re not the best people to help you with a particular issue, we’ll point you in the right direction.
Our advisors hold drop-ins in-person and on Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday from 1.30pm-3.30pm and on Wednesdays on Zoom only from 5.30pm-7.30pm during term time. You can find more information on our events calendar on how to join the drop-ins.
Email us at advice@su.rhul.ac.uk with any questions or to ask for a different meeting time.